Review: Beautiful, functional but bulky
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 5, 2012
If you're looking for a beautiful cover that works well, this could be your choice.If you're looking for something compact and light, this is not the cover for you.This is a lovely cover for the Kindle and fits reasonably well. (I tried it on the classic Kindle and the Paperwhite.)It looks and feels like an old book. I love the look and feel of this cover. It's sturdy and solid, if a little heavier than I might prefer. Still, beautiful.The inside of the case is very functional too. The elastic straps that hold the corners of the Kindle in are very strong and provide a secure hold (at least for now). There's also an inside pocket on the front cover which I find handy for things like note cards and whatever happens to be handed to me while I'm reading.However, I find this case bulky. It's considerably larger in height and width than the Kindle. This causes the cover to be a little wiggly when closed and it doesn't fit in a bag quite as nicely as a naked Kindle.The cover does fold back flat, but when flat you end up with an extra inch of cover on one side or the other of your Kindle. This is a bit annoying when you switch hands while reading and then have to also switch how the cover is sitting.There was a tiny finishing flaw in the construction of the one I was sent: the leather-esque material is mounted on a fabric backing I think and some of the threads from that show on the front of the cover.Edited to add: This case would benefit from some sort of closure as well - either a magnet or an elastic to keep the cover from flapping open quite so easily. This is a great "stay at home" case though!