I expected better of Carter's
344885
I generally like Carter's clothes, but this jacket hasn't met expectations. One of the seams in the front came lose almost right away. We have the red and white version. The material is hard to wash, so the white part already looks dingy even though my daughter has worn it only about 10-15 times. It looks just as dingy even after washing.
4012994
I'd hoped for higher quality.  Immediately after opening I had to sew a strap.  We went to beach the next day.  After two days of use I had to sew another strap.  The zippers for cooler and pocket aren't sturdy.  The concept is there but as a whole the production seems to be lacking.
4038426
Savannah and her family have moved to London, and they're all having a hard time transitioning from life in America.  I was expecting more about the differences in day-to-day life between the two countries, and was disappointed in how little was actually shared: ooh, fish and chips are popular, and what Americans call cookies, Brits call biscuits. It seemed like the extent of the author's research was reading the first few pages of a London travel guide.  Yes, it was clean (refreshing change from most YA novels), but that's not enough for me to recommend the simplistic story.
2035310
I have mostly given up on these Stargate books as they are for the most past not very well written and seem to focus mainly on only two characters - O'Neill, which is okay and Carter who I really don't like. Unfortunately I thought I'd give them another go because Daniel (my favourite character) is on the cover with Jack this time but once more I was disappointed as he, yet again does not have much of a part in the story. These books are okay for teenage girls who are looking for romantic pining between Carter and her CO but if you are looking for real SG1 stories it's better to stick to the episodes.
2758574
I thought these would be better than the original ones due to the snaps on the side, however the snaps are very small and somewhat hard to use. Also, snaps on one side is not enough to to prevent smearing poop down baby's leg when changing. I wish I could return these. I will be ordering ones with snaps/velcro on both sides and will keep these for back up. They are also a little snug. The large is small in the bottom on my son who is about 21 pounds and a size 3 Honest diaper.
1967701
These served there purpose. The material is on the cheap side, and they fit much smaller than the Carters brand. We're still wearing the Carters 12M sleepers at 15 months, but these were retired long ago (around 11M - 12M) because they were too small. I wouldn't buy these again; I would rather spent the extra money for Carters and get the extra use.
2906965
It was OK. I expected it to be so much tastier. I like the peanut butter chocolate one much better.
2115872
I expected a better novel from Kphn Grisham.  There are a lot of subplots that he didn't develop so the ending was disappointing.
1441916
I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I expected more exuberance, more heartfelt appreciation for a region of Italy that is truly wondrous and more than a little tricky to navigate. Norman Douglas' "Old Calabria" is far superior. The book lacked the intensity that I was looking for. I have to go back. I really do, with the help of the gods.
1222468
This album is not Carter quality. I don't know what happened but it's not a good cd. Three or four songs that are good no doubt but the rest don't make sense, lack hunger, and lack intensity. This album is not an instant classic. I was excited because 6/10 was National Carter Day but it was a big dissappointment. Apologize to your fans Wayne. This isn't quality we're use to.
3419209
I wanted to like this product so much as I'm a big fan of Kodiak Cakes' toaster waffles. A bit pricier, but a great source of protein while enjoying waffles again with some sugar-free syrup. However, this product falls well short of those expectations.

I have a sweet tooth and if I'm going to indulge in some brownies, I'd like them to pack something extra along with a quality taste, especially if it's protein. Obviously, there are products specifically made for these purposes, but as I said, being a fan of the waffles, I really wanted to give KC more business. First, as a brownie, the taste isn't that great and while there are more nutritious ingredients, if you're paying attention to macro-nutrients like me, there isn't much of a trade-off between these and Betty Crocker.

The biggest problem is that I'm currently working with a caloric deficit which means counting calories and this is where the real trouble comes into play. The nutritional information is for the dry mix only, so it's time to whip out the conversion charts and take everything into account that you put into the actual mix.

For example, I didn't use the melted butter recommended. Instead, I substituted unsweetened applesauce, so how does that affect the numerical output? Rather than regular old eggs, I happened to get some Eggland's Best on sale and there is a bit more protein and less fat in those versus your standard egg. Long story short: the math no doubt can be done, but it's not worth it for the taste or the hit my daily allotment of calories takes.

That said, if you're looking for a brownie mix that provides healthier ingredients, KC is certainly an option. However, the taste isn't there for those of us who are being picky for the sake of fat loss and I can see that being a dealbreaker for others besides myself.
3385512
i knew buying it it would not be of high quality but I expected better than what I received. Assembly was a little confusing, step 6&7 didn't make sense until I had to pick it up. The back of it is not wood like material instead it's a little thicker than construction paper. I have a lot of text books and I'm afraid it really won't support them. Also I have to constantly push in the sides so there aren't gaps between the top/shelves/bottom and the ends. It's a beautiful color and looks appealing to the eyes but it's less than IKEA quality. I'd return it for something more expensive if I hadn't already installed it.
3820430
Great quality as usual with the Carters brand. I am just not a fan it turns out of how the terry feels. Just seems rough to me and not as soft as I was hoping.
740925
I have followed the Cartel series from the very beginning and waited anxiously on this book.  I was soooo disappointed.  Killing off Carter from the series broke my heart and just did it for me.  Don't know if I will continue follow this series.  Also it seems like it take forever for the next installments to drop.
4067245
John Carter starts out mourning the loss of his beloved Dejah Thoris, trapped by some bad guy at the end of the last book with an evil tempered competitor for John Carter's affections.  Our hero chases his beloved from one pole of Barsoom to another, encounters another race of Mars, the yellow men, and kills, cliff-hangs, occasionally stumbles, and eventually rescues his princess.

On the one hand, only one new race was introduced in this book, the yellow men, to compliment the green, red, white, and black men (and I'm limiting it to sentients).  This is a little disappointing, as his average is down, but some of the monsterous creatures introduced, like the sith (lower case to distinguish them from the Sith of&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Star-Wars-Prequel-Trilogy/dp/B001EN71DQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Star Wars Prequel Trilogy</a>), are very impressive and add to the story.

Like all of the Barsoom stories, "Warlord of Mars" has the values of a different era.  These are not self-rescuing princesses, everyone recognizes John Carter's Earthly superiority, combat is recognized as a viable approach to problem solving, and so forth.  But the series is free of the sarcasm, irony, and self-righteousness that are hallmarks of contemporary fiction.  These books have an authenticity that has been lost in an era of over-sensitivity and pessimism.

Leave critical thought and excessive sensitivity on the porch, go on to Barsoom and enjoy.

E. M. Van Court
3046097
This documentary was clearly a "Labor of love and admiration," but it suffers from too much time spent of Carter in the back seat of vehicles, and is over- long.  The parade of personalities, Terry Gross, Diane Rheims, and others, gets tiresome.  The newly-completed film by Andrew Young is much better!
2309568
I was very disappointed in these binoculars and returned them. They're not horrible, I just expected more. The eye cups look soft in the photos, but they're really hard and hurt my face within just minutes of trying them out. Then when I looked at things in the distance, I was underwhelmed. Objects were just not as crisp and clear as I wanted and as described. I did some research and ordered a pair of Bushnells and I love them -- exactly what I expected (and cheaper too!).