Review: Cute Story with Cringe-Worthy Moments
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2012
I mostly loved this story, but there were moments that drove me crazy (and made me cringe). Just about everything in this book is just a little over the top and unbelievable; the situations, supporting characters, and Chaz's unwavering tolerance of Zoe's crazy. That being said, I liked Zoe and Chaz. I thought Zoe was portrayed realistically as a forty year old woman who'd had 4 kids and was abandoned by her husband after 20+ years. Her insecurites and fears came across as genuine. Chaz came across as good guy who saw something he wanted in Zoe and was not easily detered by her neurosis or her children.A couple of flaws I found: Easter Dinner being called Thanksgiving dinner a couple of times and the way Zoe's daughter Katy spoke. Very infantile for a 4 year old.As far as the writing, I liked the flow of the story and the humor was great and honest. It was a little crude at times, but I personaly enjoy that type of humor. It bears mentioning since not everyone does. I would read more from this author, but I'm not sure that I liked any of the other CC members enough to read their stories.