Review: ** UPDATED ** from 1 to 5 stars!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 10 3, 2012
After having purchased a Kindle Fire HD in 2013 with an Origami case, I decided that I really liked the form fitting type of case.  I decided to repurchase this one in the hopes it had been improved.  It had been!  Amazon was listening, I'm happy to say.  My original review is below, and was 1 star.The odor is gone, and the material is now more rubber-like, and is not a problem to take off (although you still don't want to do it too often.)  The case is close-fitting, and becomes almost a part of the device.  It's sleek, and provides a nice cover.  The leather is still grainy (cross hatch-y), but I really like the case.There's also a sheet which tells you how to take it on and off.Enjoy!....****** Original review  ***********There are better options....The case is just ok..... It is very nice looking, and the color is beautiful (pink), but:The leather is very grainy.... It has a cross hatch pattern which caused me to check and see if it was really leather;The case adds lots of heft to the Kindle... It makes it feel much heavier;Removing the case is difficult at best... I was concerned that the bezel of the device would break while I was attempting to remove it.  I didn't want to use metal on it, but I felt like I needed a metal file or knife to pry it out... It took me about 5 minutes of struggling to remove the case. I often switch my cases, depending on where I am and what I'm doing... Not an option with this one;The case came out of the package with a strong odor.... It smelled like nail polish (I was going to let it air out to see if it dissipated, but the odor was strong enough that I wanted it off the device.);Also, the pink edge around the Kindle would bother me.  If you are 'glare sensitive,' order the black or navy case.Overall, there are much better options... I have a Built sleeve for my Kindle Touch.  It fits the Paperwhite fine without the added weight.  The MEdge cases are also terrific.I hope this helps you make your purchase decision.