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Michele M. - Reviews

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Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, Bk 2)
Fifty Shades Darker (Fifty Shades, Bk 2)
Author: E. L. James
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/14/2012
Helpful Score: 1


I'm not sure why I even began to read this book after my extreme disappointment with the first in the series. The writing is poor, the story line is almost as dismal as the first in the series, and the ending...well obviously the author did not originally intend to produce a trilogy.

Readers surely are not purchasing the books in this series for their literary or artistic value. If you are considering this book to satisfy a craving for erotic fiction, you will be well served to look elsewhere. The sex scenes are so redundant that you will likely find yourself skimming or skipping your way through.

Finally, I must comment on the poor, awkward use of language. I hope to avoid exposure to "smirk" for quite some time after the overuse and repetition found in this woefully inadequate tale.


It Had to Be You
It Had to Be You
Author: Georgia Clark
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 7/1/2021


Don't waste your time or your credits on this one. The writing it sub-par, characters are poorly developed, and the story line is forced and preachy.


Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, Bk 1)
Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, Bk 1)
Author: Elizabeth Strout
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/24/2010
Helpful Score: 19


This book appeared on my wish list for a long time. I was excited to receive my copy and eagerly began reading. My excitement began to wane after the first couple of chapters. I appreciate what the author attempted to do through the use of multiple viewpoints, but generally found the story to be quite flat and the characters rather predictable.


Orphan Number Eight
Orphan Number Eight
Author: Kim van Alkemade
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/6/2016


Poorly written, and trashy!!!


Save Me
Save Me
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/10/2012
Helpful Score: 4


Brilliant story line, however, that is what makes the very poor execution so disappointing. The story is filled with conflicting details and flat, stereotypical characters.


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