Review: Cheesy
Rating: 1 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2013
I found this book to be the worst of the three in the series. It seemed to go on forever, even though it was only 160 pages, which says something. It was full of cliches and typos. The most disturbing part, or I should say one of the most disturbing parts of this experience is that the author does not seem to know how to punctuate dialogue (notwithstanding the fact that this is a common error in Kindle books). The way it's punctuated, the dialogue begins and ends arbitrarily.The second disturbing thing about this book is that the author doesn't improve in her craft. I see that she has written many books. If the others are like this one, I won't be reading them. I managed to not be distracted by the typos in the first two books because the plots were interesting and there was some action going on. Not so with the third installment, which is filled with reflections and flashbacks. I'm not sure how I expected all these flashbacks to be tied together, but I was disappointed with the resolution. Maybe the lack of an antagonist in this book contributed to my reaction to the story and its outcome.Finally, given the level of the writing, I find it disturbing that I actually paid money for this book. I'm not trying to be mean, but these Kindle authors really should proofread their work, or have someone who knows what they're doing edit the work for them. It's discouraging to read these books filled with improper writing conventions because it takes away from the story being told, and it's a slap in the face to English teachers everywhere! The biggest disappointment is that many readers are actually not bothered by these mistakes, which can and likely will breed more of this kind of "writing," which promotes mediocrity and discourages excellence in a craft that should provide wonder, solace, and adventure.I'm not saying these authors should stop writing; I'm saying they should care more about the finished product and have others proof their work before putting it out there. Many of these stories are worth telling, and everyone makes mistakes, thus the reason for having someone who is qualified edit the work before publishing it, so that readers like me can experience the story the way I'm sure the author meant it to be.