Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have the hardcover copy of this book that was published in the 1950's. This Kindle version reads like a first draft or something that was ruthlessly edited by whoever converted it. It feels like it is approximately 1/2 the length of the original book. Many of the descriptive sections have been removed, even to the point that people appear without any good description of who they are in the story. Betty Smith is a wonderful writer and this version of her book does her no justice at all. It cuts the heart and soul out of the story, even changing the ending to a bland nothingness. I've loved this book since I was very young and waited years for it to be converted to Kindle for easier reading. I preordered it and was really anticipating the chance to read it again. I'm not surprised at the lackluster reviews, if this is the only version of the book that was read. Believe me, the Kindle version is nowhere near as good as the original. I'm so disappointed that I've returned it for a refund.