Review: 3rd Volume of a Great Six Volume Series
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 23, 2013
In this 3rd volume of Mr. Lowell's series, we continue the journey of Ish and his friend Pip as they try to find out who they are as individuals and what they really want to do with their lives.  There is a little progress toward their character development as the move from their teens into their early 20s, but not much.  Then again, you wouldn't expect too much progress of that type in the space of 1-year of a young life.  Character development does occur in the series, but I'm afraid we must wait a little while to see it.I love this series so much that I've read and reread the 1st four volumes on my kindle a half dozen times.  What really annoys me, however, is having to wait so long for the final two volumes to be published in kindle format.  Its been several years now.  Hell, I could have published those two volumes by now, even with exhaustive editing and proof reading.  Please Mr. Lowell, have some pity for your loyal readers; take a more proactive interest in what your publisher is doing or not doing.  I think I recall that you once said that you can't get the last two books published in kindle format until you (or your new publisher) republished the first four volumes.  I admit that I don't understand that.  It must be some economics thing, like maybe they won't publish unless first allowed to make money on the entire series (won't work with those of us who were early buyers).  That's the only thing I can think of; but that's not very fair to your readers.  Help us out, sar.  You are an excellent writer; but next time think a little more about your readers before selecting a publisher.