Instruct: Classify an Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: Original

I thought I would find the characters to be one-dimensional and flat, but since the premise sounded good, I figured I could endure that. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the main characters were not flat and actually developed during the story. They didn't act out of character though, - a common enough way that authors give the illusion of character development and 'growth' of personality.The settings rang fairly true for me (I live in one of the towns featured) and the plot moved along nicely. One area though I wish was more clear - how the "real estate agent" Sloane got involved with the Rollins family in the first place. There is a very short explanation, but I wish there had been more. Also how he got involved w/one of the supporting characters (Lizzie) is pretty vague. It sticks out because other plot elements are tied up neatly with excellent backgroud & explanations.A fine first novel.