This got poor reviews, but I liked it
350818
This got poor reviews, but I liked it. Nothing fancy, just some good action, a little humor and some dinosaurs, just what you expect.
3660825
Some of the bad reviews I read before reading this almost ruined it for me by making me hypersensitive to how overprotective Valek had gotten and how certain plot devices, specifically, kidnapping, were overused. The kidnapping, capture and time spent in various prisons did get a bit redundant, and at times, I felt like the plot was unnecessarily convoluted, but in the end, I was happy. All the threads came together at the right time, and while the family dynamics felt a little cliche, I glad to see my characters get something close to a happily ever after. I'm a sucker for drawn out, happy endings, and was glad I didn't let bad reviews stop me from reading. The book wasn't perfect, but it wasn't as bad as some other reviews make it sound, and was worth reading for the end.
205091
I heard a lot of mixed reviews about this book, with plenty of people calling it the weakest story in the series.

While not much happens plot-wise I think I enjoyed it more than Life, The Universe, and Everything.
2332407
Alot of people dislike this game, it's graphics aren't the best, and the battle system isn't the best, but I really enjoyed it. I loved the storyline. I thought it was interesting. I had alot of fun playing this game and felt that the reviewers in the gaming magazines weren't exactly fair. Every once and awhile I still read sarcastic comments about Kartia in gaming magazines, although one has to wonder about the opinions of those guys. o. O. If you want to get this game, don't get it with any expectations. Also if you don't like to read, forget it. But if you like good storylines and fun, different gameplay, it's a good choice. But... don't judge it on the first hour of gameplay. ^_^
4923082
Better than I thought since some critics gave it mixed reviews.  I would love to see it again.
1527747
It was good but I felt some things could have been explained better. But overall I really did enjoy it
1297024
I liked the second half best. I liked it enough to get the next one so yes, I liked it.
447607
I was entertained by this. A lot of it was a retelling of the same story, but I still enjoyed it.
2890570
There were many poor reviews for this book. I enjoyed it, though. I particularly liked the blending of world mythologies. Other reviewers took exception with the characterization of the teen twins, and I can see their points. Overall, though, I thought the characterization was well done. I want to read the next book, so I think that's evidence enough.
1834920
My expectations weren't too high based on other reviews I have read but it actually turned out to be pretty good.  A good quick read.
1586891
Kinda cute, kinda funny, kinda hot, kinda silly. Refreshingly low-angst. For most of the book I thought I'd be rating it 3.5 stars, and was debating whether to round up or round down -- but then the last 20% seemed sketchily written and played out too much like a farce for my tastes. I don't feel compelled to continue the series, but I'm definitely open to reading more by this author
1654509
After reading the initial reviews, I thought this movie was going to be terrible, and was very pleasantly surprised.
630996
i was a bit reluctant to purchasd this as there were no reviews posted at the time, but the premise was so interesting that I decided to give it a chance.

This is a topsy-tervy P&P variation where I liked Mr. And Mrs. Bennet and Mr. collins, but not sure I like many of our other main characters.  Of those other characters I liked Darcy and Jane the best.  But Instead of the witty Lizzy and aloof Darcy, we had rude verbal insults, lol.  The misunderstanding were many.

We have our two most hated villians in Caroline and Wickham, and they are truly awful people.  But I was most disappointed with the colonel, Elizabeth and Bingley.  I do not want to include too many spoilers, but Bingley was easily lead and certainly liked to drink, Elizabeth seemed more immature than usual, and the colonel was more Bingley's friend than Darcy's.

At first I thought this was meant to be a farce, but it didn't quite make it for me.

There are definitely some editing errors, which usually do not bother me, but the fact that I noticed them meant thtanthere were a few more than I usually come across.  Wrong words, his instead of hers, hers instead of his, left out words, or extra words that were probably meant to be deleted, etc.

I gave it 4 stars, but was probably closer to 3.5.  I really did like the concept and some parts were enjoyable, while I skipped a few paragraphs here and there.
2777833
I was determined to hate it.  It was my guilty pleasure.  Ha!  Let me see how bad this is.  At first I found myself annoyed, great more bikini waxing stories, but then I kept reading, hoping it would be a trainwreck.  You know, it wasn't.  It was actually good.  Once I got into the back and forth of the two narrative arcs, I settled in with it.  She was more human here, and honestly, it was a juicy read.  My phone would ring and I wouldn't answer it.  Maybe I'm growing by giving this girl praise, but certainly, after reading SU&D, I know she deserves it.
1920934
I don't get all the bad rewiews on here..........  I mean this isn't acadamy award stuff but i found it a very intertaining somtimes funny little movie.........
4336956
Most of the bad reviews for this book criticize the author for being a jerk.  Well, what if he is one?  Would you rather read some happy-handed ghostwritten bullc*ap version of his story or do you want to see things as they are -- even when they are unpleasant?

I am not trying to put Bastianich in a category with Dickens or Bukowski here;  it's just the story of a guy who made money slinging expensive hash.  But I appreciate that he was honest and let us see who he really was -- even though *he knew* many people would dislike him for it.  That takes stones.  It made it a much better read and I enjoyed the book.
942473
It was good, not great, but good. What more can I say?