Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Didn't live up to my expectations

I decided to read this book based on the fact it got such glowing reviews, and also the fact that I had just read "Local Girls" and thoroughly enjoyed it. Now, I doubt if I'll ever read Alice Hoffman again. The characters in the book were completely unsympathetic and uninteresting. Many of the characters were underdeveloped. The main character, Lucy, was completely unbelievable. I found myself thinking many times, "Yeah, right, a real mom would NEVER act that way!" The only reason I give the book two stars is that I like Hoffman's style and use of words to paint a picture. If you're going to read a Hoffman novel, go with Local Girls.