I was so bored by the whining
597604
I didn't, couldn't, finish reading this book.  I was so bored by the whining, crying, self-caused anguish...are people out there like that?
Thanks, Amazon, for refunding my money.  I'll spend it on a book I enjoy.
2517135
Well, this was a disappointment! I always read the reviews, and I thought with so many liking it, how could I go wrong. Since it was so affordable, I treated myself to the audible. Well, I listened to 4 chapters of a high octive cheerleader narrating until I couldn't take it anymore! So, shut off the perky narrator and tried 5 more chapters with good old fashioned reading. Sorry I blamed the narrator....thing is, this is a boring, hyper-adjective book! Too much conversation! Sad thing is, the only thing I liked was the famous people quotes. I would feel bad actually giving this author 1 star, so read the two star rating as a warning. :(
529107
I recommend this book to anyone who is in the mood for some whine. Perhaps it was all my fault, as I had lofty expectations of reading astute observations from Cosell about sports journalism, things he'd change, and his take on the future of sports. Instead it's just Howard the victim with every turn of the page, as he cries loudly about how poorly he is treated by Pete Rozelle, Frank Gifford, Don Meredith and pretty much any writer who would dare to critique his work. Very disappointed.
2294052
It was so excrutiatingly boring I fell asleep many times while reading this book.  It is FAR from an interesting read!!  Seriously, it is not a book I would reccomend to anyone but insomniacs who want to be able to fall asleep. It's all whining, complaining and I guarantee you that Ellen will annoy the [stuff] out of you by the time you finish the book!!
2842234
If I thought that Southern women really spoke or acted like Ella I would be forced to petition the courts to recant my belonging to a southern state! Ella is the most obnoxious, whiny and repetitive female character that Jaycee Clark has ever used. I've loved all the other books in this series and was so disappointed in this one! The impression that Ella simply used the phrase "my baby,my baby, I've got to find my baby" to annoy and use as a word count filler. Ella was a strong-willed but stupid to the point of "oh my goodness, didn't you see that was GOING to happen?" I listened to the end of the book hoping (alas, in futility) that the inanity would improve and somehow prove that I had not wasted hours listening here. Alas, not so.
951503
Try as I might, I had a difficult time getting involved with these characters. Each of them was self-obsessed, boring and whiny, not exactly endearing qualities. Even the kids involved were selfish and spoiled. Yuck. Read the whole thing, but glad when it was over, had already guessed the obvious, and deleted it off my Kindle immediately. Not recommended.
3930466
Background people were so annoying, couldn't get through it
3156088
The first two thirds of the book was engaging , but the last third was a total snooze! Far too whiney !
1513043
A good writer would sum this book up in a couple of chapters & be done with it. Sadly, I wasted my time trying to find something substantial. I made it halfway & decided nothing was happening. I skipped & skipped & not much more changed. Let me add that the main characters were annoying. The heroine was so whiny.
4766306
I wanted to like it as I devour most travel books, but this was not good. I was really put off with the authors attitude and his apparent intolerance of people. I pity the people that have to live with this guy. He  seems very petty and immature. His whining and complaining were just too much. Really one of the worst travel books I've read because of the tone.
4718156
I tired to like this book and the author.  This is the third book that I have read from this author and they are all mediocre.  The theme for all of these books is strong, independant smart women.  Unfortunately, the women are dense, whiny and so bloody annoying.  In this book, Mary flips between tough, whinny and I honestly don't even care any more who, or why anyone is stalking her.  The whole scenario with her twin sister the nun, is beyond stupid, and again shows that Mary the "hero" is unfocused.  If I was her "new love" I would have dropped her as soon as possible.  One minute she is in love, the next she thinks he is her stalker, then in love again, then her stalker.  Waste of time, only finished it because I was hoping it would get better.  Did not happen.
2399643
Well my husband fell asleep 10 minutes into it so it must have been boring. I changed it to a will Ferrell movie that was also lame. So there you go Amazon and I wish you'd quit aggravating me to review things .
1083917
I agree with "LuLu",  I read all the rave reviews and thought I would be in for a great read.  Unfortunately I found myself rolling my eyes more than rolling on the floor.  It wasn't clever or witty, it was more like someone whining about their life and how fabulous it USED to be.  None of the observations were especially unique and her neverending neuroses became extremely annoying as the book wore on.  (No one enjoys going to the gyno, but I would assume that most of use don't need to drink ourselves silly afterwards as a "reward" for going)  The only thing this book helped me realize was that I'm not going to read any of her other books.  Maybe I can get Barnes and Noble to take this one back as well.
402091
Holy annoying. I could not get passed the whiney neediness. I read maybe 1/2 of it. I cannot understand why the majority of these authors can't come up with a better story line than pregnancy..
3815536
Sorry, but the main character is so annoying and whiny and downright stupid that 2 stars is all I could muster up. Also not a bit spooky.
3279497
I found the characters to be weak and whiney and I just couldn't engage with any of them at all
4898768
I picked up this book because it has such wonderful reviews and I was looking for a good memoir to read.

I started Collections on my way home from work (I have an hour and a half commute) and got about 10 pages into the book before I closed it and finished my ride with a few rounds of Bejeweled on my cell phone.

I tried again to get into the book and I just couldn't. It is a lot to do about nothing, which in the case of things like Seinfeld and The Northern Clemency really works but in this book falls short and comes off as whiny.

I see that this book has not gotten a rating lower then 4, but I really thought I should get another perspective out there, because I was really disappointed and incredibly bored.