I think I'm getting way more cynical with these type of books as I grow older and maybe in my early twenties this book would have been given an four star rating, but as it is...it scrapes a two - just barely.

Elect Mr. Robinson does have it's charms. I found the relationship between Robinson and his wife to be the more engaging part of the story. There was also enough characters to keep me interested.

I suppose what the nail in the coffin for me was the ending.

It wasn't too dark for me, I've read way worse and appreciated the outcomes, if not enjoyed them. I suppose it was the fact that I saw it coming and it felt forced like the author was just doing it for shock value more than anything else.