Plenty of Saccharine and neurotic characters

At the risk of upsetting die-hard Debbie Macomber fans, this was the least favorite of her books that I've read. I found myself rolling my eyes most of the time. Why do these characters play such games? Grace, refusing to fall in-love with a puppy. I can't even remember the characters names anymore, and I just finished the book-- the whiny pregnant girl who ditched the hunky doctor (in the last book). Will and Miranda... good Lord, that was a boring and predictable thing waiting to happen. Worst of all was the whole Rachael fiasco-- with the bratty daughter. My eyes almost rolled permanently in the back of my head, when Rachael refused to accept money from Bruce, while pregnant with his child. Really? It seems like all the characters are just playing games-- heaping on the guilt and stubborn pride. All the story lines wrapped up in a neat little bow-- as predictably as I figured they would. This is good, clean reading. Nothing wrong with that, but I guess I've outgrown the Harlequin romance type of novels. Now, for an exciting history fiction-- with knights sweeping damsels onto the back of their horses, swords, fights, and all that stuff-- I'd rather read about women of character who have guts and courage. You won't find it here.

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Harrowing story lines

I have enjoyed most of the Cedar Cove books but I really didn’t enjoy the storylines in this one. They were hurtful stories and made the characters either ego maniacs, horrible teenagers and uncaring pet owners or spineless men and women who had no barriers and wouldn’t defend for themselves and say no to horrible behavior. I am glad it is finished and hope the last book is much nicer.

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Weakest of the series

I really enjoyed the Cedar Cove series (obviously I’m late to it). But this book primarily centered on the Peyton family (Rachel, Bruce and Jolene). Bruce is weak and Jolene is a teenage brat and I found their parts so painful I wanted to scream. Rachel has the patience of Job, but I found it hard to stomach. I enjoyed all the other books in the series much more than this one.

My favorites!

I love the Cedar Cove series! Debbi Mecomber is such a talented writer, I feel like these people are my family!

horrible dialog

whiney kid with a spineless father... immature story lines for all of the characters. way past time to end the series

What a Sweet Read

Sweet story. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Debbie Macomber always gives us a good read and this book was right on the mark. Good job.

Disappointed

What would have made 1105 Yakima Street better?

I felt, early on, there were too many characters. Maybe this is because I didn't start with the first book in the Cedar Cove series. I started with this one. The pretty cover picture pulled me in. At times, I felt like the writing seemed almost childlike. I could envision a high school senior typing away. I had a difficult time with most of the characters and their complaisant personalities. No one seemed to have any strength at all......everyone walks away from adversity and hopes it will all work out.

What do you think your next listen will be?

Probably going back to mystery...Lee Child or James Patterson.....even better, Michael Connelly.

Would you be willing to try another one of Sandra Burr’s performances?

I felt her performance was probably decent for what she had to work with.

Any additional comments?

This is one of the first books I actually want to trade in....get a refund. Was glad to see that might be possible. I have 4 more chapters to go. I kept hoping the writing was going to get more interesting. Too late, now.

Same as all others...

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

the pattern of this book followed the same as the first 2 I had read... got very boring and old. no new twist very predictable.

Just wasn't my kind of book.

What would have made 1105 Yakima Street better?

I think that if 1105 Yakima Street had less main characters it would be easier to follow what is going on in the book.

couldn't get through the first chapter, just awful

What disappointed you about 1105 Yakima Street?

flat, predictable story and writing. The writing itself was just impossible for me - I couldn't stand it.

What didn’t you like about Sandra Burr’s performance?

Overacting. I guess it went with the cutesy-ness of the story.