Twelve Times Blessed Audiobook

" I had a tough time getting into this book, but stuck it out and ended up finding elements that were good - it became interesting to see how the characters began to explore their inner depths and the impact that had on their relationships. I felt like at times the author had too much going on in the story, but it came to a satisfactory end. "

" Horrible. I threw it away after a few chapters. Crude language, gratuitous sex, and junky writing. I expected better from JM. "

" I wish I could give this 2 1/2 stars. I did not dislike the book, it was quite readable. And I read through to the end, if only to see if True could lighten up. This story has a bit of everything - widows, love, the strange way older men choosing younger women is fine but a woman and a man ten years younger is ridiculous, there are business up-and-downs, grandparents abound, a good kid who cannot understand adults, a high-risk pregnancy, etc. etc. Actually as a beach read this would get 3 1/2 stars since my beach reads don't have be as compelling or full of substance, more like reading lite. I suppose I keep wishing I'd find another book of hers I liked as much as "The Deep End of the Ocean" which is probably not fair to the book. "

" An entertaing read about love. "

" boring... predictable...characters were less than expected. I usually really like Mitchard's work. but this was SOOOOO a middle-aged-women down on her luck looking for romance book it was pathetic... "

" This one was difficult to get through--I've liked other books by the author, but this one was exhausting! (Could one character have been a listener instead of a talker?) "

" The books portrayal of a forty-something women was degrading and stereo typical. An accomplished women can never be truly accomplished when lacking a man. The theme is tiring and dad. The book was filled with self centered and spiteful characters. Top it off with bringing a baby in to their mess. A disappointment for an accomplished writer. "

" A summer read and probably not even worth it.... "

" VERY slow and not interesting. "

" Managed to force myself through 100 pages before ditching it. Really enjoyed Mitchard's previous books and this was a bit letdown! "

" I grabbed this from the library -- without giving it enough thought. It was bad. Poorly written. I knew in my gut it was going to be bad when I picked it up. I need to listen to it more often. "

" Disappointing but couldn't stop reading, hoped and hoped it would get better "

" Man, did I want to smack these two main characters upside the head! They were so frustrating and annoying! UGH!!!! "

" Ho, hum. Not my usual good read. "

" Did not care for this book. Couldn't wait to get to the end so I could read something else. "

" Not even half way through and I know why I found this with the bargain books. How did this even get published? "

" I quit reading after about 100 pages. Could not get into it. "

" I was glad when it was over. "

" pleasant enough - but no punch to it! "

" i only read 1/2 and just couldn't get into it. I thought her 12 x blessed business where doting loved ones send new babies a gift every month for a year was fascinating however that was the extent of my enthusiasm. "

" If you don't like any of the characters it is hard to like the book. "

" LOOONG story about True, her son Guy, and her relationship with Hank - good story but could have been LOTS shorter if it had not been so belabored in some places "

" This was the first book in a long time I couldn't even finish. Can't believe it was by Mitchard as her other books are so good. "

" A forty something woman who meets and falls in love with a younger man. To me the whole book focused on True and her whining about everything in her life. Sort of depressing and I didn't enjoy the storyline or the characters. "

" I kept reading, thinking it had to get better since the author usually writes books I like. But it was terrible. I lost a lot of respect for Mitchard. And wasted a week of my life. "

" A very lengthy read but enjoyable. Will try some of her other books. "

" Hmm, I'm starting to detect a trend: I pick up the second novel from a critically praised author and I hate it. We've got this one, Janet Fitch, Sue Monk Kidd, Julia Glass... "

" Currently listening to this---it's too long...can't wait for it to be over....not one of Mitchard's better ones. "

" I kept reading, thinking it had to get better since the author usually writes books I like. But it was terrible. I lost a lot of respect for Mitchard. And wasted a week of my life. "

" i only read 1/2 and just couldn't get into it. I thought her 12 x blessed business where doting loved ones send new babies a gift every month for a year was fascinating however that was the extent of my enthusiasm. "

" Ho, hum. Not my usual good read. "

" A forty something woman who meets and falls in love with a younger man. To me the whole book focused on True and her whining about everything in her life. Sort of depressing and I didn't enjoy the storyline or the characters. "

" Interesting older woman younger - very very delicious younger man - all the conflict that rises over that difference. Enjoyable read. "

" The fact that it took me three months to finish says something. The language was bad and the story was slow, but I made it! "

" boring... predictable...characters were less than expected. I usually really like Mitchard's work. but this was SOOOOO a middle-aged-women down on her luck looking for romance book it was pathetic... "

" Good book about working through problems and learning to grow and change. Discard the old and untrue and learn to enjoy the moment. "