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epgr's review
4.0
This is a fun, light book set at the White House. If you've spent any time working in DC, or know someone who has, then you'll probably enjoy this book better than someone who hasn't. The author captures some of the crazy spirit of this place pretty well.
kristina4967's review
4.0
I found this to be an interesting, if not predictable, book. I did expect more in depth politics than the story contained but I still enjoyed it.
spiringvenus's review
2.0
I would have thought a helicopter explosion and campaign and the first female president would have been riveting. It was just ok.
judyward's review against another edition
2.0
Chick Lit at its finest. The title refers to the size of the White House grounds and involves three powerful women--Charlotte, the first female president, Melanie, her White House Chief of Staff, and Dale, a White House correspondent. Each chapter is written from the point of view of one of the women. It was okay, but I needed a beach on which to read.
jtys's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kalex822's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
5.0
anderson65's review against another edition
3.0
Essentially a story about relationships set in and around the White House and the culture of power. The characters are well-defined and somewhat predictable, yet engaging nonetheless. This novel brings the power brokers into human focus with all of their gifts, emotions, strengths and flaws. EIGHTEEN ACRES is an engaging story driven by likable characters and a believable plot line.
kathy5307's review against another edition
2.0
It was an enjoyable read. I don't think it deserved some of the original reviews. Didn't get into the politics as much as I would have liked. More of a very mild romance novel except even those relationships were weak.
bookaddictpnw's review
informative
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5