If they don't, there's a good place for revision. Do the same to be sure people are lifelike and use all their senses. Note, not every person will be correct. But, you should take heed where more than one voice offers the same criticism. Even those of us with published novels still go through and find things we could strengthen.
Writing is actually less like making a cake with a mix than it is like cooking a perfect meal.
It needs to be tasted and adjusted until the right mixture of spices, ingredients, and heat makes your story a passionate one. In both Texas and Massachusetts, Jeanne taught several Creative Writing courses sponsored by local community colleges. Jeanne is the owner and publisher of NovelAdvice Newsletter, now semi-monthly, with more than 30 articles. NovelAdvice has its own Internet site which has received several awards, and has added a critique group, Novel Advisers, and classes for writers, NovelCraft. Jeanne also edited several novels for Vivisphere Publishing.