Review: Love the Peanuts, But I can't read with this
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 01 4, 2014
Okay so I'm going to give a critical perspective and I just want to explain that it has nothing to do with the Peanuts cover - which I think is awesome. HOWEVER, my desire to actually read on my Kindle surpasses my desire for a cute case. Here's the biggest problem for me with this case - the bright blue straps that hold in the case are SO bright and SO in-your-face that I can see nothing else when I'm reading. It's like having a fly on your TV screen. You don't get used to it - ever.The straps do hold in the Kindle tightly though, so don't let anyone tell you otherwise. I could flop it around and the Kindle won't fly out or move at all. The case is made of a high quality material that feels comfortable and folds backward in a comfortable position for one-handed reading. The peanuts illustration is glossy and very fun. Unlike the official Amazon case, this one will not automatically put your Kindle to sleep and does not include an additional strap to keep the cover tightly closed.OVERALL: I'm not the world's biggest Peanuts fan, but I still love them and truly WANT to love this case. Unfortunately I just can't read with it. The straps are too much, too distracting. For nearly the same price, the official Amazon case - ASIN: B007R5YFS4 - is obviously the most logical choice. If whimsy is that important to you, however, you probably won't be dissatisfied with this case.***Additional note: I am reviewing the "Blue" case with "Save Flannel!" written on it. I see some of the other variations have black straps that would blend in with the Kindle device better. If you want to purchase one of these Peanuts covers, DEFINITELY get the one with black straps. I'm sure it's much less distracting.