I did enjoy the series but am surprised by the many 10's and 9's I think are very generous or affected by the anchor of so many other 10 ratings. The first half I really enjoyed, but found I finished the series just to finish it. The story when she is a young girl was excellent, but I found her young adult/adult character development rushed an unestablished. She gets drunk, dances to Shocking Blue and wears out there eye liner for about 3 minutes.... I will say though, that not since Amelie have I been so captivated by such a beautiful woman! So unique looking, with widely spaced eyes, but absolutely gorgeous in a Jacqueline Kennedy way....