Entertaining but unrealistic
597831
Louis Kincaid, former Detective now a PI, living on the southwest coast of Florida comes upon a skull of a child washed up on a beach after a storm. A few days later a corpse of a woman washes onto the beach. Kincaid feels there might be a connection. He is visited later by a woman who asks him to investigate her father. It seems she found hidden in her father's house two articles cut out concerning the recent death, as well as, the disappearance of a young woman many years ago. There may be a serial killer around and that killer just might be the woman's father.
  Most impressive in this entertaining work is the very rapid pacing at least in the initial third of the book. As the investigation became more complex, the pacing slowed considerably but the characters became more vivid. The last third concerned the secret of the Island of Bones. This is where the problems began for me. Initially I thought we were into a serial killer novel but a really good one. It is as though the authors were deciding as they went along where the plot would take them in that there was such a drastic change in the tempo and the tone of the book. I really did not appreciate the secret of the island and found it more Nancy Drew than realistic. Well written though and an enjoyable enough way to spend a few hours.
3244681
Although falling in love with a concept -- an operating system with advanced artificial intelligence -- seems far-fetched, I could actually envision this type of fantasy relationship develop for some.  The storyline was adequate and somewhat captivating, but the continual dropping of f-bombs throughout the movie detracted substantially from it.
392876
This is a sweet story but it is unrealistic enough to be less than totally satisfying.  For instance, the small, backwards little town in North Carolina asks for a doctor to help with their health needs yet it cannot afford to give him the most rudimentary instruments such as a blood pressure gauge.  Also, the doctor is supposed to be highly-respected in a major Chicago hospital but he arrives in the town without so much as a personal medical bag.  Finally, the doctor has to deal with major health emergencies like the need for a caesarian section, done under very crude conditions.  Yet, in a following scene, someone calls the paramedics and they arrive with an ambulance.  Really!!?
2983888
Lots of action.  Reasonable plot, but unrealistic fight scenes many times. Entertaining.....
1848352
I found this book very unreal.  Dysfunctional characters, including a talking chicken that was hidden in a child's pocket.  The premise of the story was believable - wounded characters who bond together and understand each other, and gain strength from each other.  However, as the story unwinds, the characters become more and more unbelievable and their circumstances more implausible.
1932548
I liked this book, but the story is so far fetched, that I can't say that its entirely satisfying.  It feels like a Lifetime movie, but she's a good writer, so it goes down easily.
3455256
This was an entertaining read but I kept finding myself rolling my eyes with the predicable plot line and shallow character development. With how popular the book and how many are in the series I was expecting a more intricate plot and deeper character developments. This read like a movie script or series pilot. It had a very fast pace and everything worked out for the protagonist in a predicable order.

Spoilers:
Prophecy? Ok here's an army and country already sworn to you. Bad guy sends super evil beasties after you - they do some damage but only a few red shirts die. Meet a beautiful woman in the woods? A princess, shocker! Yup, your engaged within 72hrs. Not a warrior or a mage? No need to grind or train - here's a couple uber skill books saved just for you! Oh, and none of this is a surprise because you were told to look for these skill books. You can see where I'm going with this......
1720556
some of the events are unrealistic, but the story is good.
4172240
I don't believe this book is true. The author describes so many impossible events that he could not possibly have survived, let alone been part of. It's a fun read, but should be taken a fictional entertainment.
206861
I did find this book entertaining, especially for the price.  However, the plot is completely ridiculous as are the characters.  Many of the characters reactions are unbelievable as well.  Having said all of that, this was definitely worth the low price (around $2.00).
2973108
**spoiler alert**

I thought this was an interesting read.  The characters were well developed, there was a fair amount of tension and suspense, and the writing was crisp and colorful.  Overall, I liked the book.

What made it difficult for me to love the book instead of just liking it, was the implausible setup.  In a nutshell, an arrogant and egotistical billionaire operates a company which trains armies of mercenary soldiers, using the latest high tech weaponry, and the most sophisticated mental and physical training techniques.  These are truly the best soldiers in the world.  Sensing that something is amiss behind this patriotic front, a journalist, a schoolteacher, and a couple of kids take on this man and his army, and win!

As they dispatch these highly trained killing machines one by one, I was constantly thinking about how unlikely and implausible it was. They were essentially unarmed (with one exception), and untrained, yet they survived countless encounters with the best soliders in the world.  That sort of killed it for me, or at least dampened my enthusiasm for this book.

If you can get over the fact that a couple of untrained civilians can conquer a billionaire war monger and his highly trained soldiers, then you might enjoy this.  I ended up with mixed feelings about the book myself, but at the end of the day, I did find it entertaining, and pretty good read.
2617279
The novel was entertaining to read but has some major flaws.  Although every family member has a name, the mother of the family is always referred to as "the mother," as if she had no name.  Also, the brutality of piercing a hole in the nose of the bear to lead him by is inexcusible.  In addition, far more animals were slaughtered than the family could eat.  The father comes across as a biology teacher, talking at length of all the plants and animals in the region.  Hardly ever does anyone in the family interact with another family member in a friendly way.  I found it hard to believe that Mr. Robinson was able to make porcelain tea cups out of the raw materials in a jungle forest.  But I did finish the book, enjoying the adventures the family had and their general optimism.
4586063
I decide to read this after watching Something Borrowed and really liking the fiance-stealing cattiness of the female friendship. It overlaps a lot with the movie, I guess, because the producers/screenplay writers need materials for the movie. It's a good read.

However, the main character Darcy's lifestyle is extremely unrealistic. I know because I live in New York. On a publicist's salary (even a successful publicist), she someone manages to afford a spacious 1br apt on the UES, designer clothes from head to toe and taking cabs everywhere. To afford that lifestyle in NYC, you have to make at least 200k. And a mid-senior publicist's salary is more like 25% of that...
4301903
In order to totally enjoy this book, you have to suspend all disbelief.  Good fiction should be more realistic than this attempt at characterizing a historical figure.  The events depicted, although barely possible, demand a leap of faith that I was unwilling to attempt.  Three stars is probably generous.
2821621
The plot is reasonably engaging if a bit unrealistic.  The notion that one man, stripped of government support, can single-handedly stop the gang is pretty absurd.
4723927
This story is a bit too far fetched and unrealistic. The crime fighting aspect comes across as more luck than careful investigation. I don't see how this leads our heroine to think that she can make a career as an investigator.
4284528
Not too terrible but not realistic. However it was an easy read and a bit entertaining. This culture of "falling" for someone within seconds of meeting is over dramatic.