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A Page Turner!

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2019

Once I started reading “Easily Amused,” I had a hard time putting it down. The plot was captivating, even though the ending was quite predictable. The character development was superb. If I saw Ryan walking down the street, I’d recognize him from a block away. And I’d invite Hubert to come stay with me any day! I want an aunt like this one who would will to me her old house in a quaint old neighborhood like this one. I could see this being made into a movie ... and I hope there will be a sequel. I’ll look for it!

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miguela

I'm sorry that I spent money on it, but at least it was only $1.50.

Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2017

This was very juvenile writing. I read the whole thing, but I wish I could have that time back. The main character was small minded and not very bright. The other characters were not fleshed out and the writing was somewhat disjointed.

I feel kind of bad about this review, since I've certainly never written a novel myself, but I am an avid reader who depends upon reviews, so here's a heads up, fellow bookworms.

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jwacik

Meandering plot

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2022

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I had a really hard time staying with this book. I did get to the end. However, I felt that the female main character was extremely weak. I also felt that the plot took forever to develop and was not very strong even by the end of the book.

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mom R

Not like her other books

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021

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Ok plot, but disappointing in the end. The relationship between the 2 characters who ultimately end up together didn't really ever develop, and the ending felt abrupt. There were also some tasteless scenes that I didn't care for.

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BestJes

I tried to so hard to like this book but just couldn't do it because the main character sucks.

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2014

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I truly wanted to like this book. It has a decent plot, quality writing, and funny side characters. But the main character is such a bitch I just couldn't do it.
Lola inherits an awesome house in a wonderful neighborhood but instead of feeling grateful to the relative she barely knew, or optimistic about the possibilities of a new life, she feels entitled and is thrilled that she finally one-uped her little sister. She is surrounded by welcoming (while nosy) neighbors, good upbeat friends, and has an overall pretty decent life, but she oozes jealousy and excuses. In the first few chapters, she almost sends her life-long friend who needs a place to stay out on the street in the middle of the night instead of allowing him to sleep in one of her three spare bedrooms (in the house she didn't pay for) for one night because he didn't call first.
I get that the author is trying to set her up for a big change of heart, but her selfishness is so all consuming I just could not find it believable or care if someone that bitter found love or not.

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UBizz

OK Book

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2012

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This book is not just chick lit but "Bridget Jones" like in that the main character is a quirky someone who is just looking for love and it's about how she goes through some strange dating situation only to learn that the most perfect guy is the one that has been under her nose almost her entire life. The book was kind of boring and I finished it just to see it through but I didn't get any real laughs out of it and I never connected with any of the characters.

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Nickie

Very slow

Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2014

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I found the characters in this book didn't click. I always like to finish a book, but this one took a lot of convincing. If you like romantic hot books, this is not one of them. I don't enjoy writing bad reviews, however, with that being said, if I was looking for a good read, I would appreciate an honest reviewer.

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L. Steidl

Unlikable main character and unbelievable supporting characters.

Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012

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The main character in this (in my opinion) puerile novel immediately comes across as sullen and entitled, and doesn't improve as the book continues. The author adds to this mix a street full of quirky neighbors who miraculously don't take offense at the heroine's ill-tempered behavior, but instead are eager to embrace her and include her in their lives. And then there's the implausible mystery man, and the too-good-to-be-true childhood friend. There was nothing genuine about the characters or the actions in this novel. Fortunately it read at about a seventh grade level, so it didn't take me long to make it through this awful book.

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Natalie

All over the place

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2012

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I really wanted to like the story and the book, but it's just all over the place. The story just isn't done right. The main players are all really pathetic. I also noticed a few editing errors, such as a missing quote mark, and I PAID for this one.

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Chelsea Girl

Beach Read

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2010

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This is fine, light read. Great for the beach, but there's nothing thought provoking here. Nothing against Karen McQuestion, but I'm starting to feel that Kindle is messing up the Amazon customer review process. To get four stars an author should produce more than the equivalent of a sit-com episode. And I'm wondering, is it a coincidence that I'm running into more and more of these faulty ratings since Kindle came on the scene? Amazon seems to be pushing certain authors, are we all now unwittingly participating in Kindle-published favoritism?

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Avid Reader

not worth it

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2012

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I usually am only looking for some entertainment when I choose a book. This looked like it might fit, however I was disappointed. None of the characters were appealing and the story line was predictable. The whole best friend as a lover could work if the reader saw anything between the two characters, which I didn't/

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drea garcia

Its not really as amusing as you would think

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2013

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the characters and love story between the characters needs to be developed more. Its weird on how the two just fell in love.

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