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DMASTE	book	Once you are into Sharpe , I suspect one is hooked until the Great and Gifted Cornwell literally writes the last chapter . This one continues the usual formula , a quite successful formula I may add if one is into stuff written around actual historical events . I love reading the Sharpe books , but I 'm not totally sure I will respect myself in the morning . And I do wish they would include a map somewhere , even if it may be partially fictitious .	[(-1, 'hooked', 'POS'), ('formula', 'quite successful', 'POS'), ('Sharpe books', 'love reading', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Continues you in the life of Ross and Demelza . Everyday life and life in Parliament . Was not fond of that .	[(-1, 'not fond of', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	this shipped super fast . . .books are in excellent shape . . .will be a christmas gift for my son that is learning to love reading	[('shipped', 'super fast', 'POS'), ('shape', 'excellent', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Love all the books as well as the HBO series . I am hooked , these are long books but I read all of them start to finish in a couple of months . Captivating , the HBO series follows pretty closely . Only complaint I have on the series as a whole , The story isn 't finished and while I am happy to continue reading , I worry Martin won 't be able to finish . Love it !	[('books', 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'Captivating', 'POS'), (-1, 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'I am hooked', 'POS'), (-1, 'I am happy to continue reading', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Wonderfully written novel . Highly recommend ! Begins with a long lost letter discovered in the dead letter bowels of the New York USPS . How 's that for a jumping off point ?	[('novel', 'Wonderfully written', 'POS'), (-1, 'Highly recommend', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	It took some searching to find this book on -line . I read it twice because it didn 't 'stick ' in my pea brain the first time through ; too many distractions at the time . This story had a slow start but I liked the way it built and evolved . The characters were forgettable . I 'm glad Perry didn 't stick with them for subsequent storylines . The Big Fish tale is not up there with the Jane Whitefield series but a worthwhile read nevertheless . I passed it along on paperbackswap .com and I hope it is still making the rounds as it is out of print .	[('story', 'slow start', 'NEU'), ('story', 'built and evolved', 'POS'), ('characters', 'forgettable', 'NEG'), ('Big Fish tale', 'not up there with the Jane Whitefield series', 'NEG'), ('read', 'worthwhile', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	When considering the Tawny Man series as a whole , it is an excellent conclusion to the story begun in the Farseer trilogy . However , the Farseer trilogy was the better written half of the story . The Tawny Man series suffers from a lot of laborious reminiscing and build -up . The pacing of each book is not the best , and you 'll find large stretches where the story plods and you find yourself wishing you could skip ahead to the end . The strength of the Tawny Man story is that it finishes the story of characters you have come to know and love . You find yourself caring enough that you make it through the slow parts and come to a very satisfying conclusion .	[('Tawny Man series', 'excellent conclusion to the story begun in the Farseer trilogy', 'POS'), ('Tawny Man series', 'suffers from a lot of laborious reminiscing and build -up', 'NEG'), ('pacing', 'not the best', 'NEG'), (-1, 'wishing you could skip ahead to the end', 'NEG'), ('conclusion', 'very satisfying', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Brave New World should have 229 pages , I believe this copy is a forgery . Pages aren 't even numbered .	[('Brave New World', 'I believe this copy is a forgery', 'NEG'), ('Pages', "aren 't even numbered", 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	I am officially a Poldark fanatic . I finished this book in ONE DAY , and have been in a sorry state as I have been waiting for MANY DAYS for Book 5 to arrive in the mail . I first got hooked when I watched the new Series on Netflix . I would recommend beginning with Book One , of course . . .	[('Book One', 'would recommend beginning with', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I chose this rating because I loved the story with its lovely word pictures and fascinating plot line . The Narnia series by C . S . Lewis is a true classic and a treat for the young and young at heart .	[('story', 'loved', 'POS'), ('word pictures', 'lovely', 'POS'), ('plot line', 'fascinating', 'POS'), ('Narnia', 'a true classic', 'POS'), ('Narnia', 'a treat for the young and young at heart', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Mr . Martin has no regard for his fan base does he expect readers to sleep through 800 pages of boring , uneventful , characters just so we 'll buy then next book ? Well not so Mr . Martin , I 've completed the trilogy in my mind already and created the resolution for the characters on my own . I don 't need you any more but thanks for the beginnings of a good story .	[('Mr . Martin', 'no regard for his fan base', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'boring', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'uneventful', 'NEG'), ('good story', 'thanks for the beginnings of', 'NEG'), (-1, "don 't need you any more", 'NEG'), (-1, 'expect readers to sleep through 800 pages', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	A fascinating book , it drags a little towards the end but it 's well worth the time and money . The author 's dry wit is evident throughout and his characters sprang to life in my imagination . The translator did a superb job . If you like reading about "Vikings " and want an adventure filled book then buy this one !	[('book', 'fascinating', 'POS'), (-1, 'drags a little towards the end', 'NEG'), (-1, 'well worth the time and money', 'POS'), ('translator', 'did a superb job', 'POS'), ('book', 'adventure filled', 'POS'), (-1, 'buy', 'NEU')]
DMASTE	book	A must have for anyone spending time in the great outdoors . Easy to read easy to follow instructions that can save lives	[(-1, 'Easy to read', 'POS'), (-1, 'easy to follow instructions', 'POS'), (-1, 'A must have for anyone', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	A wonderful story -and unlike anything else you 've ever read . Many have tried to imitate him , but the original humor , wit , and class of Tolkien 's story cannot be beat . Like many others out there , I saw Peter Jackson 's movies before I discovered the book , and it 's really great how Jackson stayed very true to the spirit and sequencing in the book . A really brilliant job .	[('story', 'wonderful', 'POS'), ('humor', 'original', 'POS'), ('job', 'really brilliant', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Have only glanced at a couple of pages , but what I saw makes me realize it will be up to Agatha Christie 's usual high standards . I look forward to getting into it in depth . Love her plots and characterizations in all her books I have so far read , and they are many ! She is now my go -to !	[(-1, 'now my go -to', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I don 't have much to add to the positive reviews here ; the Russians have once again proven themselves to be great writers . The book is so short it left me wishing (longing ) that it was a lot longer and included more cases . The writing and the tone reminded me a little of the books by James Herriot . There are some striking similarities . Both men were newly qualified and were worried about making a good impression on the population they were about to work with . Both have a keen observation of the human condition and both worked in the days before antibiotics . I had to smile every time Bulgakov frets that he 'll have to treat a strangulated hernia . You feel for him , But Herriot had Sigfried Farnon , a boss who knew his stuff and with whom he could consult when he need to . Bulgakov had nobody to mentor him and so there are disturbing examples of malpractice . The story about morphine may be of interest to those who 've had addiction but I wondered why it was included at all . It doesn 't have the same feel as the rest of the stories and seems tacked on . Bulgakov may have included it to underscore the fact that the job out there in the hinterlands was impossible for some people to cope with .	[('book', 'so short it left me wishing', 'POS'), ('story about morphine', "may be of interest to those who 've had addiction", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I have the original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and also the sketchbook version . Prefer both to this new edition . They are better for beginners .	[('new edition', 'Prefer both', 'POS'), (-1, 'better for beginners', 'NEU')]
DMASTE	book	The story is best told as it was originally intended - - a bedtime story . My 5 yo daughter complained , reasonably , that there were not enough girls in the story (and too little romance ) . But the boys loved the story and waited eagerly for the next installment every night .	[(-1, 'not enough girls in the story', 'NEG'), (-1, 'too little romance', 'NEG'), (-1, 'waited eagerly for the next installment every night', 'POS'), ('story', 'best told as it was originally intended', 'POS'), (-1, 'loved', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Challenging to read but worth it . Persevere to the end of the book . Ask God to open your mind and heart .	[(-1, 'Challenging to read', 'NEU'), (-1, 'worth', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Great companion book for Intermediate Algebra . I had the same solutions manual for Elementary Algebra which I found helpful and was glad to see that there was one availble for Intermediate Algebra . I would definately recommend purchasing the solutions manual with the textbook to help with any problems you may have when working the problems at the end of each chapter .	[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), ('solutions manual', 'would definately recommend purchasing', 'POS'), ('textbook', 'would definately recommend purchasing', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	The best nautical historical fiction for the late eighteenth , early nineteenth century British navy there is , hands down . O ' Brian researched exhaustively to produce this series , and the accuracy is spot on . More to the point , they 're infinitely readable , with laudable chracter development and environmental description that puts you firmly in the midst of what you 're reading . There is such a wealth of description , you 'll want a dictionary , thesaurus , and an atlas at hand when you dive in . Trust me when I tell you , buy them all , because you won 't be able to put them down , and when you 're done with one , you 'll simply have to have the next right at hand .	[('nautical historical fiction', 'best', 'POS'), ('accuracy', 'spot on', 'POS'), (-1, 'infinitely readable', 'POS'), ('chracter development', 'laudable', 'POS'), ('description', 'such a wealth of', 'POS'), (-1, 'buy', 'POS'), (-1, "you won 't be able to put", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	for about 50 years , but I have never read much of anything about the lives of European generals during WWII . This book was very very interesting . I talks about generals when they are not in the office . George S . Patton , Mark Clark , and others . It also talks about George Marshall , President Roosevelt , President Truman , Churchill . Fascinating . I think Kay Summersby really knew General Eisenhower more than anyone else in his life . So many interesting events , personalities , things that happened to her . Some comments on Amazon state that they do not believe that she actually lived all that is in the book , but I can not agree . I am astounded at what she saw and the people that she met . This book shows the shortness of life . So many experiences in life . So many unfulfilled dreams and hopes - - yet so many unexpected joys and much happiness too . I am so glad that she wrote about this side of these people , other wise we might not know them as well .	[('book', 'very very interesting', 'POS'), ('events', 'So many interesting', 'POS'), ('personalities', 'So many interesting', 'POS'), ('things that happened', 'So many interesting', 'POS'), ('what she saw and the people that she met', 'am astounded', 'POS'), ('book', 'shows the shortness of life', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	my son loves richard scarry books especially this one . never a dull moment here . he continues to grab for this book as he is heading for 4 . Not as much as when he was 2 , but still likes it .	[('richard scarry books', 'loves', 'POS'), ('book', 'continues to grab for', 'POS'), (-1, 'still likes', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Fun to read the classic plus the authors original ending . This is at least the second time I have read the story and like the restoration .	[(-1, 'Fun to read the classic', 'POS'), ('ending', 'original', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Wonderful story about four sisters and how they handle life in England during World War II . Completely delightful ! ! ! ! !	[('story', 'Wonderful', 'POS'), (-1, 'Completely delightful', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I read the book first so was very disappointed with the movie . The movie did not follow the book much . Book was soooo much better !	[('Book', 'soooo much better', 'POS'), ('movie', 'very disappointed', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	Having owned a Christian bookstore for 10 years and selling countless copies of Mere Christianity I decided to finally read it . I was quite surprised at how relevant Lewis ' writing , examples and explanations are today , 60 years after they were first created . I just love his illustrations , they are so common and relatable . The simplicity with which Lewis ' defines theological principles makes your eyes roll at their poetic relativeness . I would heartily recommend this book for believer and seeker alike . You will greatly benefit from the time spent .	[('illustrations', 'love', 'POS'), ('illustrations', 'so common', 'POS'), ('illustrations', 'relatable', 'POS'), ('book', 'would heartily recommend', 'POS'), (-1, 'You will greatly benefit from the time spent', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Quite good read as an early offering from a very capable writer and storyteller . The prologue presents a seemingly unrelated intro to a very different storyline that jerks the readers emotions and notions about the characters like wild roller coaster ride . Murder and mayhem seem to be constant companions in a deceptive plot to reach a well hidden objective . Overall , a fascinating read of rough -housing action and adventure .	[('read', 'Quite good', 'POS'), ('prologue', 'presents a seemingly unrelated intro', 'NEG'), ('storyline', 'very different', 'NEU'), ('plot', 'deceptive', 'NEU'), ('objective', 'well hidden', 'NEU'), ('read', 'fascinating', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	While I don 't necessarily mind the author moving from character to character , I found it very difficult to keep track of who was who . I suppose I could have made notes , but that shouldn 't be needed with leisure reading . As a result I didn 't care about any of the characters , even Earl Butz . The experience was not satisfying .	[(-1, 'very difficult to keep track of who was who', 'NEG'), (-1, 'experience was not satisfying', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This is a very cool survival guide , and it 's small size can fit virtually anywhere . Very lightweight , but a bunch of useful information .	[('survival guide', 'very cool', 'POS'), ('size', 'small', 'POS'), (-1, 'can fit virtually anywhere', 'POS'), (-1, 'Very lightweight', 'POS'), (-1, 'bunch of useful information', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Bought this for my husband for his birthday and he really enjoyed it . Couldn 't put it down most nights and zipped through it ! Can 't wait for the next one !	[(-1, 'enjoyed', 'POS'), (-1, "Couldn 't put it down most nights", 'POS'), (-1, "Can 't wait for the next one", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	After the first book I was expecting more , really tired of the bad guy with perfect plans and nothing goes awry . All the sheeple sit like corpses while all these bad things happen , is that believable . . . . . . no	[(-1, 'that believable . . . . . . no', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	Story starts out rather mundane with reference to physical characteristics , i .e . , VERY slim which I take as anorexic , blah , blah . Just say the character is reasonable gorgeous and well built , etc . , etc . , That does not deter one from reading because it will be a clincher in the end . I discussed this with another friend and we both love Mary 's mysteries . I do compare these books with (ahem ) another famous mystery writer and although I like both Ms Clark seems to warrant more purchases of her novels . BTW Ms . Clark I am a painter and if you ever need a painting or illustration for your books I would love to do one for you . Thank you	[('character', 'reasonable gorgeous', 'POS'), ('character', 'well built', 'POS'), (-1, 'love', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Laugh out loud funny in many of its portrayals of denizens of a state university . Also keeps multiple character 's stories going .	[('portrayals of denizens', 'Laugh out loud funny', 'POS'), (-1, "keeps multiple character 's stories going", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	About three -fourths the way through this very long book , I decided to give it up . But I came back . I had to know what happened to the Lamberts . I realized I cared very deeply about this flawed troublesome family and couldn 't just leave them hanging in space . I felt they needed me for closure as much as I needed them . Franzen is an amazing writer , going off at times on stream of consciousness riffs that can be both bothering and awesome . I loved "Freedom " , but in my opinion , " The Connections " tops it .	[('book', 'very long', 'NEG'), ('flawed troublesome family', 'cared very deeply about', 'POS'), ('flawed troublesome family', "couldn 't just leave", 'POS'), ('writer', 'amazing', 'POS'), ('Connections', 'tops', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Great book with classic children writing . When there is a girl and boy in the family , this is a really good addition to their library .	[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), (-1, 'good addition', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Fun book , my 3 year old likes it and we make silly stories from it , like purple eggs and orange ham . : )	[('book', 'Fun', 'POS'), (-1, 'likes', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I am a huge Clancy fan , and after his recent death I decided to re -read all of his books in chronological order . I then realized that I had never actually read Clear and Present Danger (just saw the movie ) . The book lived up to my expectations . Much better than the movie despite being dated (book was written decades ago , descriptions of computer technology sounds ridiculous now i .e . high density disk drives being cutting edge ) . Must read for fans of Clancy or techno thrillers	[('book', 'lived up to my expectations', 'POS'), (-1, 'Much better than the movie despite being dated', 'POS'), (-1, 'Must read for fans of Clancy or techno thrillers', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	It is so simple to find any classic literature and purchase it for my Kindle . This was for my husband in preparation for a presentation we were giving after traveling to Venice , and wanted to recapture Shakespeare 's references to that amazing place . Jack loved having it so quickly and easily available .	[(-1, 'loved having it so quickly and easily available', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I bought this ebook to relive my nostalgia for The Hobbit ( I read it and loved it as a kid ) and I 'm so happy I did . Tolkien has a wonderfully atmospheric style , and the characters and storyline are just as absorbing as I remember them .	[('Tolkien', 'wonderfully atmospheric style', 'POS'), ('characters', 'just as absorbing as I remember', 'POS'), ('storyline', 'just as absorbing as I remember', 'POS'), ('ebook', 'so happy', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Sorry I bought it . Not my idea of life and am applauded by what I read . I put it on my Kindle Fire so I can delete it .	[(-1, 'Sorry I bought', 'NEG'), (-1, 'applauded', 'NEG'), (-1, 'Not my idea of life', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	I never got to read this book as a child ,and now , at the age of 73 , I 'm enjoying it tremendously . I 've seen 2 movie versions but the book is so much more in depth . The characters are well -drawn , there is humor and pathos . I have laughed and cried reading it . I am not finished yet , but I am so happy to be reading it . This book was first published in 1868 and wears it 's age better than I do . The mother 's handling of her daughters should be required reading for all mothers . I wish I had read it while I was struggling with my own adolescent /teen -age daughters . I might have been a happier time for all of us .	[(-1, 'enjoying', 'POS'), ('book', 'so much more in depth', 'POS'), ('characters', 'well -drawn', 'POS'), ('characters', 'there is humor and pathos', 'POS'), (-1, 'have laughed and cried reading', 'POS'), (-1, 'so happy to be reading', 'POS'), ('book', 'age better than I do', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I thought the book dragged until Part Three . Keeping the characters straight was difficult and from my perspective there were unnecessary story lines . I would not recommend spending the time to read .	[('book', 'dragged', 'NEG'), ('story lines', 'unnecessary', 'NEG'), (-1, 'would not recommend spending the time to read', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	Love the language . Revel in the political implications . They say Queen Elizabeth I thought he was writing about her . Those who are familiar with the Folger library will know there are annotations , but maybe not the annotation you are seeking .	[('language', 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'Revel in the political implications', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	LOVE this . Good directions and ' pep talk ' to just draw . Looking forward to working my way through this . This and the book are a must have for anyone who even doodles on napkins . You never know !	[(-1, 'LOVE', 'POS'), ('directions', 'Good', 'POS'), ('pep talk', 'Good', 'POS'), (-1, 'Looking forward to working my way through', 'POS'), ('book', 'must have for anyone who even doodles on napkins', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Great book , pretty good layout . Problems are sometimes annoying since you have to go back to reference other problems just to solve a problem that 's 3 pages later .	[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), ('layout', 'pretty good', 'POS'), ('Problems', 'sometimes annoying', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	<a data -hook = "product -link -linked " class = "a -link -normal " href = " / The -Social -Contract -b y -Je an -Jacq ues -Rousseau /dp /B001HA78Y8 /ref =cm _cr _arp _d _rvw _tx t ?ie = UTF8 " >The Social Contract by Jean -Jacques Rousseau < /a > Recommended reading for anyone interested in philosophy , political science , history and , psychology .	[(-1, 'reading for', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This particular book is beautiful . The illustrations really make it that much more special . I really enjoyed this book ! The development of the love story between Margaret and Thornton around the struggles of Victorian social and economical classes was amazing . I highly recommend this book !	[('book', 'beautiful', 'POS'), ('illustrations', 'make it that much more special', 'POS'), ('book', 'enjoyed', 'POS'), ('story', 'amazing', 'POS'), ('book', 'highly recommend', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	The first three books were great . The fourth one was lacking and I had hoped that this fifth one would redeem the fourth book by being as good as the first three - it did not . Describing things , places , men that have been described by the author before a hundred times - gets old . The descriptions take me nowhere that I haven 't already been or want to go . Entire chapters about people that I don 't care about , or that I didn 't come to like as well as the characters who 've been conveniently killed so things will become a little more simple , these chapters pretty much are worth skipping or browsing - looking for quotation marks and key words that may have something to do with someone who is interesting . Anyway , if there are going to be seven of these books , I guess that I can wait five years for the next one and I 'll probably buy it and read it . I read that Robert Jordan series and that was trying . There 's always Moby Dick , I haven 't read that in a while .	[('first three books', 'great', 'POS'), ('fourth one', 'lacking', 'NEG'), ('descriptions', 'take me nowhere', 'NEG'), ('chapters', "about people that I don 't care about", 'NEG'), ('chapters', 'worth skipping or browsing', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This book keep me glued throughout to the last page . It was fast paced and had twists in it that were unexpected . Especially the ending ! ! I read it due to my niece reading it for school and her comments . I could see some of our current culture in the future one . This made me open my eyes to our current policies and practices . Thank you .	[('book', 'keep me glued throughout to the last page', 'POS'), (-1, 'fast paced', 'NEU'), (-1, 'had twists', 'POS'), (-1, 'Thank you', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Quite and suspenseful as can be expected from any Alistair McLean 's novels . Loved the twists and the inevitable end that comes the way of villainy .	[("Alistair McLean 's novels", 'Quite and suspenseful as can be expected', 'POS'), ('twists', 'Loved', 'POS'), ('inevitable end that comes the way of villainy', 'Loved', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I made the mistake of purchasing this printing of C . S . Lewis ' book without checking reviews . Although the book written by C .S . Lewis is a good one , I would encourage buyers of this book to purchase one from a different publisher . This edition was very difficult to read , because it has many , many typographical errors , uses very small font size that is hard to read , and on every page , substitutes parts of words with symbols or the wrong letters , and occasionally leaves out words altogether . There is no editor or publishing house mentioned in the book itself .	[("printing of C . S . Lewis ' book", 'mistake of purchasing', 'NEG'), ('book', 'purchase one from a different publisher', 'NEG'), ('edition', 'very difficult to read', 'NEG'), (-1, 'many typographical errors', 'NEG'), ('font size', 'very small', 'NEG'), ('font size', 'hard to read', 'NEG'), (-1, 'substitutes parts of words with symbols or the wrong letters', 'NEG'), (-1, 'leaves out words', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This is one of my personal favorites . I bought it in order to share it with my middle school aged daughter . She is into darker novels and I thought it would be perfect . Some of the subjects in the book are things that we see today . It is remarkable accidental foreshadowing .	[(-1, 'one of my personal favorites', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This is one of those books I always thought I would read . I am so glad I did . It is very good . Just so enjoyable .	[(-1, 'very good', 'POS'), (-1, 'Just so enjoyable', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	A very enjoyable story , a little slow in places but the author will catch you off guard as the story progresses .	[('story', 'very enjoyable', 'POS'), (-1, 'a little slow in places', 'NEG'), (-1, 'author will catch you off guard as the story progresses', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Love this one . Get a bat , now my troubles have trouble too ! Wouldn 't think a childrens story would end in that direction . glad it did . My kiddo loves it too	[(-1, 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'loves', 'POS'), ('childrens story', 'would end in that direction', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	My fellow fans rejoice ! I believe it was at least 100 pages before someone had sex ! ! Seriously , I just finished reading it and I feel that it was a decent book . I 'll read it a couple more times , so I reserve the right to change my mind . It had plot and action and spooky vampire powers . Good stuff . Still a bit short for me though and too many characters with too little spotlight . Therefore 4 stars .	[('book', 'decent', 'POS'), ('stuff', 'Good', 'POS'), (-1, 'a bit short for me', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'too many', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'too little spotlight', 'NEG'), (-1, '4 stars', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Started reading the books after watching the show first . There are some great moments in this book but it is bloated with useless chapters and pointless subplots that go nowhere . Worth the read if you 're a fan of the show but is literally the most anticlimactic novel I 've read .	[('moments', 'some great', 'POS'), ('chapters', 'bloated with useless', 'NEG'), ('subplots', 'pointless', 'NEG'), ('novel', 'literally the most anticlimactic', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	The books came in a timely manner . The price was great . They were brand new and excellent condition . My grandson was very happy with his new book .	[('books', 'came in a timely manner', 'POS'), ('price', 'great', 'POS'), (-1, 'brand new', 'POS'), (-1, 'excellent condition', 'POS'), ('book', 'very happy', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Excellent writing , easy to read and keep up with . There 's going to be 3 movies made from this book . One of out so far . Get this now and read what 's going to happen before the movies come out ! Great quality , albeit smallish , book . Easy to hold .	[('writing', 'Excellent', 'POS'), (-1, 'easy to read and keep up with', 'POS'), ('quality', 'Great', 'POS'), (-1, 'Easy to hold', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This review refers to the Harper Collins ( UK ) so -called deluxe edition . While it is of finer quality than the trade hardcover , it is rather plain . The book comes in a fairly sturdy slipcase , the binding is tight and the paper is above average quality . However , the book is made entirely of paper ; no cloth , no bukram , no leather , not even faux or bonded leather . The boards are bound in satin finish paper , the spine ; also paper , with a faux graining to it . The slipcase has a decorative circular window in it . The problem is that the window looks very crudely cut making the otherwise elegant slipcase look cheap . All in all not much value here from a book collector 's point of view . There are other , less expensive , more beautiful collector editions of the Hobbit . Nevertheless , for the Tolkien fanatic this is a must -have . And for that alone I give it 4 stars .	[('quality', 'finer', 'POS'), (-1, 'rather plain', 'NEG'), ('slipcase', 'fairly sturdy', 'POS'), ('binding', 'tight', 'POS'), ('paper', 'above average quality', 'POS'), ('made', 'entirely of paper', 'NEG'), (-1, 'no cloth', 'NEG'), ('boards', 'bound in satin finish paper', 'NEG'), ('spine', 'faux graining to', 'NEG'), ('paper', 'faux graining', 'NEG'), ('slipcase', 'decorative circular window', 'POS'), ('window', 'looks very crudely cut', 'NEG'), ('look', 'cheap', 'NEG'), (-1, 'not much value here', 'NEG'), (-1, 'a must -have', 'POS'), (-1, '4 stars', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	A great fantasy trilogy , this series will keep you entertained long into the wee hours of the morning . While not the most complex story there is plenty of surprises and twists to keep you going . However it is your connection to the main character which will keep you turning pages . Recommended !	[('fantasy trilogy', 'great', 'POS'), ('story', 'plenty of surprises and twists to keep you going', 'POS'), ('connection to the main character', 'will keep you turning pages', 'POS'), (-1, 'Recommended', 'POS'), ('story', 'not the most complex', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	I was looking for an audio book version of LOTR , the reviews seemed to suggest that it was . . .it 's not . . .pretty sure the reviews are for some other item , not a Kindle book and definitely not an audio book . No hate for the reviewers mind , the Kindle store has a terrible track record when it comes to audio books . Guess I 'll find something else for my road trip .	[('Kindle store', 'terrible track record', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This is my most favorite book , this is the book that got me to love reading and I 've not stopped . This is a story that will let your imagination run wild and show you the fun of reading . There are so many things that this story can show you and it 's an easy read once you start , because it 's an adventure of a lifetime .	[('book', 'most favorite', 'POS'), ('book', 'that got me to love reading', 'POS'), ('book', "I 've not stopped", 'POS'), ('story', 'will let your imagination run wild', 'POS'), ('story', 'show you the fun of reading', 'POS'), (-1, 'easy read once you start', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I the first time when I was in college , taking a literature course . I have read this many times since and have always been transported to middle earth such is the excellent writing .	[(-1, 'excellent writing', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	My first book by this author . It is quite long and intricate but I loved it . I am from Trinidad with Indian background . It is very refreshing to read a well written story that I can relate to . I think I will try another book since this one brought back memories of my family and my life . Thank you Sharon Maas .	[(-1, 'loved', 'POS'), (-1, 'quite long', 'NEG'), (-1, 'intricate', 'NEG'), ('story', 'well written', 'POS'), (-1, 'Thank you', 'POS'), ('story', 'very refreshing to read', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I really liked this book . Luckily it 's broad enough for many characters to appear and a long timeline too . Despite being huge , the story was worthy . Now to wait for the sixth !	[('book', 'really liked', 'POS'), (-1, 'broad enough for many characters to appear', 'POS'), ('timeline', 'long', 'POS'), ('story', 'worthy', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	greate book , after a really boring and discouraging 4th book this returns to the path of greate narrative and intresting plots and characters like the first two books , amazing and breathtaking	[('book', 'greate', 'POS'), ('narrative', 'greate', 'POS'), ('plots', 'intresting', 'POS'), ('characters', 'intresting', 'POS'), (-1, 'amazing', 'POS'), (-1, 'breathtaking', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	And considering how enjoyable even her not so great writing is , that 's high praise . Well drawn characters and a clever plot . Generally I dislike mysteries that are solved with a confession but this one works because , like the main character , you wonder how you missed all the clues .	[(-1, 'high praise', 'POS'), ('characters', 'Well drawn', 'POS'), ('plot', 'clever', 'POS'), (-1, 'like the main character', 'POS'), (-1, 'you wonder how you missed all the clues', 'POS'), (-1, 'enjoyable', 'POS'), ('writing', 'not so great', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	I cannot rate it , as I have not yet read it . But based on experience of Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Books , it should be rivetting .	[(-1, 'should be rivetting', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This a good read but gets bogged down in the technical and political details . Overall I would recommend this book especially if you saw the movie , the book is much better .	[(-1, 'good read', 'POS'), (-1, 'gets bogged down in the technical and political details', 'NEG'), ('book', 'would recommend', 'POS'), ('book', 'much better', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I love Inspector Alleyn and I love Marsh usually . But this was another of her later books where she doesn 't bring Alleyn on stage until late in the story . I also don 't enjoy the 1930 's British intelligentsia where everyone is just too -too much .	[('Inspector Alleyn', 'love', 'POS'), ('Marsh', 'love', 'POS'), ("1930 's British intelligentsia", "don 't enjoy", 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This is such a sad sounding translation , that I am embarrassed to have ever given it as a gift . It is as if it was directly translated from the English text , with no flair for the sound of the words , which of course , is incredibly important to any children 's book . Surely , there could be a better translation of The Cat in the Hat , especially with Spanish being such a prevalent and important language . Stay away from this one , or just buy it in English , and translate it yourself .	[('translation', 'sad sounding', 'NEG'), (-1, 'directly translated', 'NEG'), ('sound of the words', 'with no flair', 'NEG'), ('translation', 'could be a better', 'NEG'), (-1, 'Stay away', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	Seems excessively violent with no real purpose other than violence for its own sake . A Carl Haiassan wanna be that doesn 't measure up .	[(-1, 'Seems excessively violent', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	I don 't know that I 'm going to finish this book . I think it is too dark and depressing . I would not recommend it .	[(-1, 'too dark', 'NEG'), (-1, 'depressing', 'NEG'), (-1, 'would not recommend', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	The entire ' Game of Thrones ' series had been amazing ! The fifth one is just as good as the first . Could not put the book down	[("Game of Thrones ' series", 'been amazing', 'POS'), ('fifth one', 'good', 'POS'), ('first', 'good', 'POS'), ('book', 'Could not put', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This is the first of the Ed Eagle series . Funny , though , how the main character is the victim /suspect ( Wolf Willett ) and not Eagle , who is the character 's attorney . I was a little confused on this approach . Wolf is a movies producer and gets caught up in a quadruple murder . He has an alibi for one , but not the other three . To make matters worse , was he drugged ? Did he have an alcohol blackout ? His wife , his friend , and a man he knew by another name have been brutally murdered in his home , and maybe while he was present , or maybe not . An excon sister figures in the mess somehow , and Ed Eagle is on the case . The descriptions of Santa Fe are very well done . And made me wish I lived there . I could almost smell the pinon . I 'm not totally engrossed with any of the characters , they are rather shallow , and the writing reminds me of some other authors that were successful crime writers in another era . Will I read more of this series ? Not sure at this point	[(-1, 'little confused on this approach', 'NEG'), ('descriptions of Santa Fe', 'very well done', 'POS'), (-1, 'could almost smell the pinon', 'POS'), ('characters', 'not totally engrossed with any of', 'NEG'), (-1, 'rather shallow', 'NEG'), (-1, 'Not sure at this point', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	Charming tale of two colorful characters on land and at sea . Frequent role reversals adds depth to their personalities .	[('tale', 'Charming', 'POS'), ('characters', 'colorful', 'POS'), ('role reversals', 'Frequent', 'NEU'), ('role reversals', 'adds depth', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I wanted to read this to see how it compared to the movie . Very interesting , goo read , ripping yarn . Generally follows the movie , spy stuff wrapped up with Artic rescue , but as it is told first person , the movie has some variants .	[(-1, 'Very interesting', 'POS'), (-1, 'goo read', 'POS'), (-1, 'ripping yarn', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	J . R .R . Tolkien is , in this reader 's opinion , one of a group of exceedingly superior authors . He is a gifted storyteller with lengthy , intriguing plots and well -developed characters . I devoured this book when I first read it early in college . The present popularity of Tolkien 's adventures of Bilbo Baggins prompted me to read it again . I have read The Silmarillion and the trilogy of the ring , and I will explore more of Tolkien 's writings .	[('storyteller', 'gifted', 'POS'), ('plots', 'lengthy', 'NEU'), ('characters', 'well -developed', 'POS'), ('book', 'devoured', 'POS'), ('plots', 'intriguing', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	An OK story by Agatha Christie , not one of her best in my opinion . Nice read for a lazy summer day . As usual , Agatha Christie has an array of interesting characters and subtle plot twists . I do enjoy Hercule Poirot mysteries and this was one that I had not seen or read before !	[('story', 'OK', 'NEU'), (-1, 'Nice read', 'POS'), ('characters', 'interesting', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This Bible is easy to read and you can bookmark pages and make notes . Great to have when you 're away from home	[('Bible', 'easy to read', 'POS'), ('pages', 'can bookmark', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Alistair Maclean is an amazing writer and this book is one of his best . I first read it in the early 1960 's , it was amazing then and amazing now . I think he is not a well know writer in the USA . A few of his books have been made into movies ( The Guns of Navarone , Where Eagles Dare and Breakheart Pass ) . Even today , his books combine plot and excellent writing to keep you guessing until the end . I think this is one of his best . One thing that is notable is his writing style , always descriptive without becoming intrusive and contrived . I am unashamedly hooked and recommend him to anyone who enjoys an thriller .	[('writer', 'amazing', 'POS'), ('book', 'one of his best', 'POS'), (-1, 'amazing', 'POS'), ('writing', 'excellent', 'POS'), ('writing style', 'descriptive without becoming intrusive', 'POS'), (-1, 'unashamedly hooked', 'POS'), (-1, 'recommend', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	For the most part , this book is an excellent read . The characters are well developed and details about them as well as life in Leningrad at the beginning of WWII are so dynamic that readers would be drawn into the story . There are many parts of this book that are very intense and often difficult to read because of the severe living conditions the characters have to endure . A good portion of the book , though , drags on and on with detailed descriptions of the characters ' sexual exploits which just got old after a while . I found I had to really "work " to get through this section of the book . While the intensity of their passion and sexual attraction is warranted for plot purposes , I thought it got to just be too much and became more of a "yawn " . Depending on your taste , it might be worth skipping through . The detail and suspense in most of the book is very good though and well worth the read .	[('book', 'excellent read', 'POS'), ('characters', 'well developed', 'POS'), ('book', 'well worth the read', 'POS'), ('detail', 'very good', 'POS'), ('suspense', 'very good', 'POS'), ('parts', 'very intense', 'NEG'), ('parts', 'difficult to read', 'NEG'), ('portion of the book', 'good', 'POS'), ('portion of the book', 'drags on', 'NEG'), ('section of the book', 'had to really "work " to get through', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	This book about the horrific siege of Leningrad blew me away ! Especially as my own great -uncle fought against the Russians on the Karelian peninsula .	[('book', 'blew me away', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Anthony de Mello is a superb spiritual teacher . He advance solid truths and practices in a clear and light mannered fashion . I recommend this book , the posthumous scribing of de Mello lectures by a close associate , to all who seek to broaden and improve the experience of life . In my world , this book is a must read , reread and read again , all the while practicing the suggested life approaches . A much read and annotated copy of Awareness lives near and travels with me at all times ; for me , a manual of being .	[('Anthony de Mello', 'superb spiritual teacher', 'POS'), ('book', 'recommend', 'POS'), ('book', 'must read', 'POS'), ('advance solid truths and practices', 'in a clear and light mannered fashion', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I 'm glad to have this on my Kindle as well as my Galaxy . I 've read it twice now since buying it . Thanks , Amazon !	[(-1, "I 'm glad to have", 'POS'), (-1, "I 've read it twice now since buying", 'POS'), (-1, 'Thanks', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Finally took the plunge and read Master and Commander , the first novel in the series . Have been recommended these novels many times over the years . Took quite a while to find my "sea legs " with this one , but I loved the battle scenes and the relationship between Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin . Rich in historical detail which I enjoyed but had to stop many times to search out some of the nautical wording in the novel which tended to play havoc with the flow of the story . A tough life on the high seas in those bygone days . . . . . . .	[('novels', 'Have been recommended', 'POS'), ('battle scenes', 'loved', 'POS'), ('relationship between Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin', 'loved', 'POS'), ('historical detail', 'Rich', 'POS'), ('historical detail', 'enjoyed', 'POS'), ('nautical wording', 'had to stop many times to search out', 'NEG'), ('story', 'tended to play havoc with the flow of', 'NEG')]
DMASTE	book	" Dracula " is a phenomenal story with terrific atmosphere . Although we 're largely inured to the vampire mythos (if anything , we 're possibly sick of it from overexposure ) , I can definitely see how Stoker 's novel would have been pants -crappingly terrifying to readers of his day . The pacing is great , plot twists are dramatic and chaotic , and the battle of wits with Count Dracula is legendary . This book deserves all the applause it has garnered over time .	[('"', 'story with', 'POS'), ('.', 'atmosphere', 'POS'), ('would', '-crappingly terrifying to', 'POS'), ('is', ',', 'POS'), ('twists are', 'and chaotic ,', 'POS'), ('deserves', 'all the applause it', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This book is a childhood favorite . I reread it all the time and love to share this timeless story with others . Even today it is a book that should be on a young girl 's Kindle or bookshelf !	[('book', 'a childhood favorite', 'POS'), (-1, 'I reread it all the time', 'POS'), (-1, 'love to share this timeless story with others', 'POS'), ('book', "should be on a young girl 's Kindle or bookshelf", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	My daughter loved this book . She is 4 years old . This is her review : "Susan and Lucy they found a scary lion . 12345678901 ) ( ? ( _ & _ ( _ ! $ @ 123456789001 "	[('book', 'loved', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Re -read this classic and it was still as scary and suspenseful as ever . Loved the ending all over again !	[(-1, 'Re -read this classic', 'POS'), (-1, 'still as scary', 'POS'), (-1, 'suspenseful as ever', 'POS'), (-1, 'Loved the ending all over again', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	I love the leather pocket ! Its such a nice display , and came in such a timely manor ! The seller was also very nice as to send me an email upon my purchase with pictures attached ! Very pleased .	[('leather pocket', 'love', 'POS'), ('display', 'nice', 'POS'), (-1, 'came in such a timely manor', 'POS'), ('seller', 'very nice', 'POS'), (-1, 'Very pleased', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	To me , this almost reads like a 252 -page suicide note . . . certainly it deals with feelings of self -loathing and his decision to commit his third wife for psychiatric treatment and drug therapy . It 's not happy , but as usual it 's incredibly vivid and incredibly imaginative . If you choose to go with the central conceit (a drug which transports users through time and into alternate realities ) , it 's an extremely wild ride . Best of all , it 's got Dick 's usual insights into and ruminations on human nature .	[(-1, 'not happy', 'NEG'), (-1, 'incredibly vivid', 'POS'), (-1, 'incredibly imaginative', 'POS'), (-1, 'Best of all', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	All the tracks are here . It seems a little book , but you 'll be satisfated when you review information about tanks .	[(-1, "you 'll be satisfated when you review information about tanks", 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This book is a wonderful beginning to what J . R .R . Tolkien was trying so hard to create . This book is a must for any Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan to be .	[('book', 'wonderful beginning', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	This is a great product and a beautiful edition of the classic book . The only reason I didn 't give it 5 stars is that the description was misleading and led me to believe it was an older edition than it turned out to be (published in 1990s ) . Still highly recommend though .	[('product', 'great', 'POS'), ('classic book', 'beautiful edition', 'POS'), (-1, 'description was misleading', 'NEG'), (-1, 'highly recommend', 'POS')]
DMASTE	book	Great book but quite technical but that what I like about it nursing and science e in my background and would not recommend it for everyone	[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), (-1, 'would not recommend', 'NEU'), ('book', 'quite technical', 'NEU')]
DMASTE	book	( I mean Socialists , not , as some think are the same thing , Communists . ) Pride and Prejudice for people who like to think , and are socially interested . A great view of the difference in the rich and the poor social levels in the 1800 's , it truly makes the reader glad someone took the labour fights and fight for women 's rights , so we can enjoy the freedom we have today . I liked the characters , they seem to me like real persons with whom one can identify in a lesser or greater degree . They adapt in a natural way , through philosophy and events . The draw -back was , for me , the huge amount of Christian indoctrination , but one can easily overlook those .	[(-1, 'makes the reader glad someone', 'POS'), (',', 'the', 'POS'), ('indoctrination ,', 'amount of', 'NEU'), ('indoctrination ,', 'easily overlook those', 'NEU')]
DMASTE	book	This is my reference for each Sunday morning service . I use this on my Kindle and I enjoy it to the max .	[(-1, 'enjoy', 'POS'), (-1, 'my reference for each Sunday morning service', 'POS')]

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Once you are into Sharpe , I suspect one is hooked until the Great and Gifted Cornwell literally writes the last chapter . This one continues the usual formula , a quite successful formula I may add if one is into stuff written around actual historical events . I love reading the Sharpe books , but I 'm not totally sure I will respect myself in the morning . And I do wish they would include a map somewhere , even if it may be partially fictitious .

[(-1, 'hooked', 'POS'), ('formula', 'quite successful', 'POS'), ('Sharpe books', 'love reading', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Continues you in the life of Ross and Demelza . Everyday life and life in Parliament . Was not fond of that .

[(-1, 'not fond of', 'NEG')]

DMASTE

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this shipped super fast . . .books are in excellent shape . . .will be a christmas gift for my son that is learning to love reading

[('shipped', 'super fast', 'POS'), ('shape', 'excellent', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Love all the books as well as the HBO series . I am hooked , these are long books but I read all of them start to finish in a couple of months . Captivating , the HBO series follows pretty closely . Only complaint I have on the series as a whole , The story isn 't finished and while I am happy to continue reading , I worry Martin won 't be able to finish . Love it !

[('books', 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'Captivating', 'POS'), (-1, 'Love', 'POS'), (-1, 'I am hooked', 'POS'), (-1, 'I am happy to continue reading', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Wonderfully written novel . Highly recommend ! Begins with a long lost letter discovered in the dead letter bowels of the New York USPS . How 's that for a jumping off point ?

[('novel', 'Wonderfully written', 'POS'), (-1, 'Highly recommend', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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It took some searching to find this book on -line . I read it twice because it didn 't 'stick ' in my pea brain the first time through ; too many distractions at the time . This story had a slow start but I liked the way it built and evolved . The characters were forgettable . I 'm glad Perry didn 't stick with them for subsequent storylines . The Big Fish tale is not up there with the Jane Whitefield series but a worthwhile read nevertheless . I passed it along on paperbackswap .com and I hope it is still making the rounds as it is out of print .

[('story', 'slow start', 'NEU'), ('story', 'built and evolved', 'POS'), ('characters', 'forgettable', 'NEG'), ('Big Fish tale', 'not up there with the Jane Whitefield series', 'NEG'), ('read', 'worthwhile', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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When considering the Tawny Man series as a whole , it is an excellent conclusion to the story begun in the Farseer trilogy . However , the Farseer trilogy was the better written half of the story . The Tawny Man series suffers from a lot of laborious reminiscing and build -up . The pacing of each book is not the best , and you 'll find large stretches where the story plods and you find yourself wishing you could skip ahead to the end . The strength of the Tawny Man story is that it finishes the story of characters you have come to know and love . You find yourself caring enough that you make it through the slow parts and come to a very satisfying conclusion .

[('Tawny Man series', 'excellent conclusion to the story begun in the Farseer trilogy', 'POS'), ('Tawny Man series', 'suffers from a lot of laborious reminiscing and build -up', 'NEG'), ('pacing', 'not the best', 'NEG'), (-1, 'wishing you could skip ahead to the end', 'NEG'), ('conclusion', 'very satisfying', 'POS')]

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Brave New World should have 229 pages , I believe this copy is a forgery . Pages aren 't even numbered .

[('Brave New World', 'I believe this copy is a forgery', 'NEG'), ('Pages', "aren 't even numbered", 'NEG')]

DMASTE

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I am officially a Poldark fanatic . I finished this book in ONE DAY , and have been in a sorry state as I have been waiting for MANY DAYS for Book 5 to arrive in the mail . I first got hooked when I watched the new Series on Netflix . I would recommend beginning with Book One , of course . . .

[('Book One', 'would recommend beginning with', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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I chose this rating because I loved the story with its lovely word pictures and fascinating plot line . The Narnia series by C . S . Lewis is a true classic and a treat for the young and young at heart .

[('story', 'loved', 'POS'), ('word pictures', 'lovely', 'POS'), ('plot line', 'fascinating', 'POS'), ('Narnia', 'a true classic', 'POS'), ('Narnia', 'a treat for the young and young at heart', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Mr . Martin has no regard for his fan base does he expect readers to sleep through 800 pages of boring , uneventful , characters just so we 'll buy then next book ? Well not so Mr . Martin , I 've completed the trilogy in my mind already and created the resolution for the characters on my own . I don 't need you any more but thanks for the beginnings of a good story .

[('Mr . Martin', 'no regard for his fan base', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'boring', 'NEG'), ('characters', 'uneventful', 'NEG'), ('good story', 'thanks for the beginnings of', 'NEG'), (-1, "don 't need you any more", 'NEG'), (-1, 'expect readers to sleep through 800 pages', 'NEG')]

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A fascinating book , it drags a little towards the end but it 's well worth the time and money . The author 's dry wit is evident throughout and his characters sprang to life in my imagination . The translator did a superb job . If you like reading about "Vikings " and want an adventure filled book then buy this one !

[('book', 'fascinating', 'POS'), (-1, 'drags a little towards the end', 'NEG'), (-1, 'well worth the time and money', 'POS'), ('translator', 'did a superb job', 'POS'), ('book', 'adventure filled', 'POS'), (-1, 'buy', 'NEU')]

DMASTE

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A must have for anyone spending time in the great outdoors . Easy to read easy to follow instructions that can save lives

[(-1, 'Easy to read', 'POS'), (-1, 'easy to follow instructions', 'POS'), (-1, 'A must have for anyone', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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A wonderful story -and unlike anything else you 've ever read . Many have tried to imitate him , but the original humor , wit , and class of Tolkien 's story cannot be beat . Like many others out there , I saw Peter Jackson 's movies before I discovered the book , and it 's really great how Jackson stayed very true to the spirit and sequencing in the book . A really brilliant job .

[('story', 'wonderful', 'POS'), ('humor', 'original', 'POS'), ('job', 'really brilliant', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Have only glanced at a couple of pages , but what I saw makes me realize it will be up to Agatha Christie 's usual high standards . I look forward to getting into it in depth . Love her plots and characterizations in all her books I have so far read , and they are many ! She is now my go -to !

[(-1, 'now my go -to', 'POS')]

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I don 't have much to add to the positive reviews here ; the Russians have once again proven themselves to be great writers . The book is so short it left me wishing (longing ) that it was a lot longer and included more cases . The writing and the tone reminded me a little of the books by James Herriot . There are some striking similarities . Both men were newly qualified and were worried about making a good impression on the population they were about to work with . Both have a keen observation of the human condition and both worked in the days before antibiotics . I had to smile every time Bulgakov frets that he 'll have to treat a strangulated hernia . You feel for him , But Herriot had Sigfried Farnon , a boss who knew his stuff and with whom he could consult when he need to . Bulgakov had nobody to mentor him and so there are disturbing examples of malpractice . The story about morphine may be of interest to those who 've had addiction but I wondered why it was included at all . It doesn 't have the same feel as the rest of the stories and seems tacked on . Bulgakov may have included it to underscore the fact that the job out there in the hinterlands was impossible for some people to cope with .

[('book', 'so short it left me wishing', 'POS'), ('story about morphine', "may be of interest to those who 've had addiction", 'POS')]

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I have the original Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain and also the sketchbook version . Prefer both to this new edition . They are better for beginners .

[('new edition', 'Prefer both', 'POS'), (-1, 'better for beginners', 'NEU')]

DMASTE

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The story is best told as it was originally intended - - a bedtime story . My 5 yo daughter complained , reasonably , that there were not enough girls in the story (and too little romance ) . But the boys loved the story and waited eagerly for the next installment every night .

[(-1, 'not enough girls in the story', 'NEG'), (-1, 'too little romance', 'NEG'), (-1, 'waited eagerly for the next installment every night', 'POS'), ('story', 'best told as it was originally intended', 'POS'), (-1, 'loved', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Challenging to read but worth it . Persevere to the end of the book . Ask God to open your mind and heart .

[(-1, 'Challenging to read', 'NEU'), (-1, 'worth', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Great companion book for Intermediate Algebra . I had the same solutions manual for Elementary Algebra which I found helpful and was glad to see that there was one availble for Intermediate Algebra . I would definately recommend purchasing the solutions manual with the textbook to help with any problems you may have when working the problems at the end of each chapter .

[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), ('solutions manual', 'would definately recommend purchasing', 'POS'), ('textbook', 'would definately recommend purchasing', 'POS')]

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The best nautical historical fiction for the late eighteenth , early nineteenth century British navy there is , hands down . O ' Brian researched exhaustively to produce this series , and the accuracy is spot on . More to the point , they 're infinitely readable , with laudable chracter development and environmental description that puts you firmly in the midst of what you 're reading . There is such a wealth of description , you 'll want a dictionary , thesaurus , and an atlas at hand when you dive in . Trust me when I tell you , buy them all , because you won 't be able to put them down , and when you 're done with one , you 'll simply have to have the next right at hand .

[('nautical historical fiction', 'best', 'POS'), ('accuracy', 'spot on', 'POS'), (-1, 'infinitely readable', 'POS'), ('chracter development', 'laudable', 'POS'), ('description', 'such a wealth of', 'POS'), (-1, 'buy', 'POS'), (-1, "you won 't be able to put", 'POS')]

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for about 50 years , but I have never read much of anything about the lives of European generals during WWII . This book was very very interesting . I talks about generals when they are not in the office . George S . Patton , Mark Clark , and others . It also talks about George Marshall , President Roosevelt , President Truman , Churchill . Fascinating . I think Kay Summersby really knew General Eisenhower more than anyone else in his life . So many interesting events , personalities , things that happened to her . Some comments on Amazon state that they do not believe that she actually lived all that is in the book , but I can not agree . I am astounded at what she saw and the people that she met . This book shows the shortness of life . So many experiences in life . So many unfulfilled dreams and hopes - - yet so many unexpected joys and much happiness too . I am so glad that she wrote about this side of these people , other wise we might not know them as well .

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my son loves richard scarry books especially this one . never a dull moment here . he continues to grab for this book as he is heading for 4 . Not as much as when he was 2 , but still likes it .

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Fun to read the classic plus the authors original ending . This is at least the second time I have read the story and like the restoration .

[(-1, 'Fun to read the classic', 'POS'), ('ending', 'original', 'POS')]

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Wonderful story about four sisters and how they handle life in England during World War II . Completely delightful ! ! ! ! !

[('story', 'Wonderful', 'POS'), (-1, 'Completely delightful', 'POS')]

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I read the book first so was very disappointed with the movie . The movie did not follow the book much . Book was soooo much better !

[('Book', 'soooo much better', 'POS'), ('movie', 'very disappointed', 'NEG')]

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Having owned a Christian bookstore for 10 years and selling countless copies of Mere Christianity I decided to finally read it . I was quite surprised at how relevant Lewis ' writing , examples and explanations are today , 60 years after they were first created . I just love his illustrations , they are so common and relatable . The simplicity with which Lewis ' defines theological principles makes your eyes roll at their poetic relativeness . I would heartily recommend this book for believer and seeker alike . You will greatly benefit from the time spent .

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Quite good read as an early offering from a very capable writer and storyteller . The prologue presents a seemingly unrelated intro to a very different storyline that jerks the readers emotions and notions about the characters like wild roller coaster ride . Murder and mayhem seem to be constant companions in a deceptive plot to reach a well hidden objective . Overall , a fascinating read of rough -housing action and adventure .

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While I don 't necessarily mind the author moving from character to character , I found it very difficult to keep track of who was who . I suppose I could have made notes , but that shouldn 't be needed with leisure reading . As a result I didn 't care about any of the characters , even Earl Butz . The experience was not satisfying .

[(-1, 'very difficult to keep track of who was who', 'NEG'), (-1, 'experience was not satisfying', 'NEG')]

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This is a very cool survival guide , and it 's small size can fit virtually anywhere . Very lightweight , but a bunch of useful information .

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Bought this for my husband for his birthday and he really enjoyed it . Couldn 't put it down most nights and zipped through it ! Can 't wait for the next one !

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After the first book I was expecting more , really tired of the bad guy with perfect plans and nothing goes awry . All the sheeple sit like corpses while all these bad things happen , is that believable . . . . . . no

[(-1, 'that believable . . . . . . no', 'NEG')]

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Story starts out rather mundane with reference to physical characteristics , i .e . , VERY slim which I take as anorexic , blah , blah . Just say the character is reasonable gorgeous and well built , etc . , etc . , That does not deter one from reading because it will be a clincher in the end . I discussed this with another friend and we both love Mary 's mysteries . I do compare these books with (ahem ) another famous mystery writer and although I like both Ms Clark seems to warrant more purchases of her novels . BTW Ms . Clark I am a painter and if you ever need a painting or illustration for your books I would love to do one for you . Thank you

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Laugh out loud funny in many of its portrayals of denizens of a state university . Also keeps multiple character 's stories going .

[('portrayals of denizens', 'Laugh out loud funny', 'POS'), (-1, "keeps multiple character 's stories going", 'POS')]

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About three -fourths the way through this very long book , I decided to give it up . But I came back . I had to know what happened to the Lamberts . I realized I cared very deeply about this flawed troublesome family and couldn 't just leave them hanging in space . I felt they needed me for closure as much as I needed them . Franzen is an amazing writer , going off at times on stream of consciousness riffs that can be both bothering and awesome . I loved "Freedom " , but in my opinion , " The Connections " tops it .

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Great book with classic children writing . When there is a girl and boy in the family , this is a really good addition to their library .

[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), (-1, 'good addition', 'POS')]

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Fun book , my 3 year old likes it and we make silly stories from it , like purple eggs and orange ham . : )

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I am a huge Clancy fan , and after his recent death I decided to re -read all of his books in chronological order . I then realized that I had never actually read Clear and Present Danger (just saw the movie ) . The book lived up to my expectations . Much better than the movie despite being dated (book was written decades ago , descriptions of computer technology sounds ridiculous now i .e . high density disk drives being cutting edge ) . Must read for fans of Clancy or techno thrillers

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It is so simple to find any classic literature and purchase it for my Kindle . This was for my husband in preparation for a presentation we were giving after traveling to Venice , and wanted to recapture Shakespeare 's references to that amazing place . Jack loved having it so quickly and easily available .

[(-1, 'loved having it so quickly and easily available', 'POS')]

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I bought this ebook to relive my nostalgia for The Hobbit ( I read it and loved it as a kid ) and I 'm so happy I did . Tolkien has a wonderfully atmospheric style , and the characters and storyline are just as absorbing as I remember them .

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Sorry I bought it . Not my idea of life and am applauded by what I read . I put it on my Kindle Fire so I can delete it .

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I never got to read this book as a child ,and now , at the age of 73 , I 'm enjoying it tremendously . I 've seen 2 movie versions but the book is so much more in depth . The characters are well -drawn , there is humor and pathos . I have laughed and cried reading it . I am not finished yet , but I am so happy to be reading it . This book was first published in 1868 and wears it 's age better than I do . The mother 's handling of her daughters should be required reading for all mothers . I wish I had read it while I was struggling with my own adolescent /teen -age daughters . I might have been a happier time for all of us .

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I thought the book dragged until Part Three . Keeping the characters straight was difficult and from my perspective there were unnecessary story lines . I would not recommend spending the time to read .

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Love the language . Revel in the political implications . They say Queen Elizabeth I thought he was writing about her . Those who are familiar with the Folger library will know there are annotations , but maybe not the annotation you are seeking .

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LOVE this . Good directions and ' pep talk ' to just draw . Looking forward to working my way through this . This and the book are a must have for anyone who even doodles on napkins . You never know !

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Great book , pretty good layout . Problems are sometimes annoying since you have to go back to reference other problems just to solve a problem that 's 3 pages later .

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<a data -hook = "product -link -linked " class = "a -link -normal " href = " / The -Social -Contract -b y -Je an -Jacq ues -Rousseau /dp /B001HA78Y8 /ref =cm _cr _arp _d _rvw _tx t ?ie = UTF8 " >The Social Contract by Jean -Jacques Rousseau < /a > Recommended reading for anyone interested in philosophy , political science , history and , psychology .

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This particular book is beautiful . The illustrations really make it that much more special . I really enjoyed this book ! The development of the love story between Margaret and Thornton around the struggles of Victorian social and economical classes was amazing . I highly recommend this book !

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The first three books were great . The fourth one was lacking and I had hoped that this fifth one would redeem the fourth book by being as good as the first three - it did not . Describing things , places , men that have been described by the author before a hundred times - gets old . The descriptions take me nowhere that I haven 't already been or want to go . Entire chapters about people that I don 't care about , or that I didn 't come to like as well as the characters who 've been conveniently killed so things will become a little more simple , these chapters pretty much are worth skipping or browsing - looking for quotation marks and key words that may have something to do with someone who is interesting . Anyway , if there are going to be seven of these books , I guess that I can wait five years for the next one and I 'll probably buy it and read it . I read that Robert Jordan series and that was trying . There 's always Moby Dick , I haven 't read that in a while .

[('first three books', 'great', 'POS'), ('fourth one', 'lacking', 'NEG'), ('descriptions', 'take me nowhere', 'NEG'), ('chapters', "about people that I don 't care about", 'NEG'), ('chapters', 'worth skipping or browsing', 'NEG')]

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This book keep me glued throughout to the last page . It was fast paced and had twists in it that were unexpected . Especially the ending ! ! I read it due to my niece reading it for school and her comments . I could see some of our current culture in the future one . This made me open my eyes to our current policies and practices . Thank you .

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Quite and suspenseful as can be expected from any Alistair McLean 's novels . Loved the twists and the inevitable end that comes the way of villainy .

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I made the mistake of purchasing this printing of C . S . Lewis ' book without checking reviews . Although the book written by C .S . Lewis is a good one , I would encourage buyers of this book to purchase one from a different publisher . This edition was very difficult to read , because it has many , many typographical errors , uses very small font size that is hard to read , and on every page , substitutes parts of words with symbols or the wrong letters , and occasionally leaves out words altogether . There is no editor or publishing house mentioned in the book itself .

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This is one of my personal favorites . I bought it in order to share it with my middle school aged daughter . She is into darker novels and I thought it would be perfect . Some of the subjects in the book are things that we see today . It is remarkable accidental foreshadowing .

[(-1, 'one of my personal favorites', 'POS')]

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This is one of those books I always thought I would read . I am so glad I did . It is very good . Just so enjoyable .

[(-1, 'very good', 'POS'), (-1, 'Just so enjoyable', 'POS')]

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A very enjoyable story , a little slow in places but the author will catch you off guard as the story progresses .

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Love this one . Get a bat , now my troubles have trouble too ! Wouldn 't think a childrens story would end in that direction . glad it did . My kiddo loves it too

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My fellow fans rejoice ! I believe it was at least 100 pages before someone had sex ! ! Seriously , I just finished reading it and I feel that it was a decent book . I 'll read it a couple more times , so I reserve the right to change my mind . It had plot and action and spooky vampire powers . Good stuff . Still a bit short for me though and too many characters with too little spotlight . Therefore 4 stars .

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Started reading the books after watching the show first . There are some great moments in this book but it is bloated with useless chapters and pointless subplots that go nowhere . Worth the read if you 're a fan of the show but is literally the most anticlimactic novel I 've read .

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The books came in a timely manner . The price was great . They were brand new and excellent condition . My grandson was very happy with his new book .

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Excellent writing , easy to read and keep up with . There 's going to be 3 movies made from this book . One of out so far . Get this now and read what 's going to happen before the movies come out ! Great quality , albeit smallish , book . Easy to hold .

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This review refers to the Harper Collins ( UK ) so -called deluxe edition . While it is of finer quality than the trade hardcover , it is rather plain . The book comes in a fairly sturdy slipcase , the binding is tight and the paper is above average quality . However , the book is made entirely of paper ; no cloth , no bukram , no leather , not even faux or bonded leather . The boards are bound in satin finish paper , the spine ; also paper , with a faux graining to it . The slipcase has a decorative circular window in it . The problem is that the window looks very crudely cut making the otherwise elegant slipcase look cheap . All in all not much value here from a book collector 's point of view . There are other , less expensive , more beautiful collector editions of the Hobbit . Nevertheless , for the Tolkien fanatic this is a must -have . And for that alone I give it 4 stars .

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A great fantasy trilogy , this series will keep you entertained long into the wee hours of the morning . While not the most complex story there is plenty of surprises and twists to keep you going . However it is your connection to the main character which will keep you turning pages . Recommended !

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I was looking for an audio book version of LOTR , the reviews seemed to suggest that it was . . .it 's not . . .pretty sure the reviews are for some other item , not a Kindle book and definitely not an audio book . No hate for the reviewers mind , the Kindle store has a terrible track record when it comes to audio books . Guess I 'll find something else for my road trip .

[('Kindle store', 'terrible track record', 'NEG')]

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This is my most favorite book , this is the book that got me to love reading and I 've not stopped . This is a story that will let your imagination run wild and show you the fun of reading . There are so many things that this story can show you and it 's an easy read once you start , because it 's an adventure of a lifetime .

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I the first time when I was in college , taking a literature course . I have read this many times since and have always been transported to middle earth such is the excellent writing .

[(-1, 'excellent writing', 'POS')]

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My first book by this author . It is quite long and intricate but I loved it . I am from Trinidad with Indian background . It is very refreshing to read a well written story that I can relate to . I think I will try another book since this one brought back memories of my family and my life . Thank you Sharon Maas .

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I really liked this book . Luckily it 's broad enough for many characters to appear and a long timeline too . Despite being huge , the story was worthy . Now to wait for the sixth !

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greate book , after a really boring and discouraging 4th book this returns to the path of greate narrative and intresting plots and characters like the first two books , amazing and breathtaking

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And considering how enjoyable even her not so great writing is , that 's high praise . Well drawn characters and a clever plot . Generally I dislike mysteries that are solved with a confession but this one works because , like the main character , you wonder how you missed all the clues .

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I cannot rate it , as I have not yet read it . But based on experience of Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Books , it should be rivetting .

[(-1, 'should be rivetting', 'POS')]

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This a good read but gets bogged down in the technical and political details . Overall I would recommend this book especially if you saw the movie , the book is much better .

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I love Inspector Alleyn and I love Marsh usually . But this was another of her later books where she doesn 't bring Alleyn on stage until late in the story . I also don 't enjoy the 1930 's British intelligentsia where everyone is just too -too much .

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This is such a sad sounding translation , that I am embarrassed to have ever given it as a gift . It is as if it was directly translated from the English text , with no flair for the sound of the words , which of course , is incredibly important to any children 's book . Surely , there could be a better translation of The Cat in the Hat , especially with Spanish being such a prevalent and important language . Stay away from this one , or just buy it in English , and translate it yourself .

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Seems excessively violent with no real purpose other than violence for its own sake . A Carl Haiassan wanna be that doesn 't measure up .

[(-1, 'Seems excessively violent', 'NEG')]

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I don 't know that I 'm going to finish this book . I think it is too dark and depressing . I would not recommend it .

[(-1, 'too dark', 'NEG'), (-1, 'depressing', 'NEG'), (-1, 'would not recommend', 'NEG')]

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The entire ' Game of Thrones ' series had been amazing ! The fifth one is just as good as the first . Could not put the book down

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This is the first of the Ed Eagle series . Funny , though , how the main character is the victim /suspect ( Wolf Willett ) and not Eagle , who is the character 's attorney . I was a little confused on this approach . Wolf is a movies producer and gets caught up in a quadruple murder . He has an alibi for one , but not the other three . To make matters worse , was he drugged ? Did he have an alcohol blackout ? His wife , his friend , and a man he knew by another name have been brutally murdered in his home , and maybe while he was present , or maybe not . An excon sister figures in the mess somehow , and Ed Eagle is on the case . The descriptions of Santa Fe are very well done . And made me wish I lived there . I could almost smell the pinon . I 'm not totally engrossed with any of the characters , they are rather shallow , and the writing reminds me of some other authors that were successful crime writers in another era . Will I read more of this series ? Not sure at this point

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Charming tale of two colorful characters on land and at sea . Frequent role reversals adds depth to their personalities .

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I wanted to read this to see how it compared to the movie . Very interesting , goo read , ripping yarn . Generally follows the movie , spy stuff wrapped up with Artic rescue , but as it is told first person , the movie has some variants .

[(-1, 'Very interesting', 'POS'), (-1, 'goo read', 'POS'), (-1, 'ripping yarn', 'POS')]

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J . R .R . Tolkien is , in this reader 's opinion , one of a group of exceedingly superior authors . He is a gifted storyteller with lengthy , intriguing plots and well -developed characters . I devoured this book when I first read it early in college . The present popularity of Tolkien 's adventures of Bilbo Baggins prompted me to read it again . I have read The Silmarillion and the trilogy of the ring , and I will explore more of Tolkien 's writings .

[('storyteller', 'gifted', 'POS'), ('plots', 'lengthy', 'NEU'), ('characters', 'well -developed', 'POS'), ('book', 'devoured', 'POS'), ('plots', 'intriguing', 'POS')]

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An OK story by Agatha Christie , not one of her best in my opinion . Nice read for a lazy summer day . As usual , Agatha Christie has an array of interesting characters and subtle plot twists . I do enjoy Hercule Poirot mysteries and this was one that I had not seen or read before !

[('story', 'OK', 'NEU'), (-1, 'Nice read', 'POS'), ('characters', 'interesting', 'POS')]

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This Bible is easy to read and you can bookmark pages and make notes . Great to have when you 're away from home

[('Bible', 'easy to read', 'POS'), ('pages', 'can bookmark', 'POS')]

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Alistair Maclean is an amazing writer and this book is one of his best . I first read it in the early 1960 's , it was amazing then and amazing now . I think he is not a well know writer in the USA . A few of his books have been made into movies ( The Guns of Navarone , Where Eagles Dare and Breakheart Pass ) . Even today , his books combine plot and excellent writing to keep you guessing until the end . I think this is one of his best . One thing that is notable is his writing style , always descriptive without becoming intrusive and contrived . I am unashamedly hooked and recommend him to anyone who enjoys an thriller .

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For the most part , this book is an excellent read . The characters are well developed and details about them as well as life in Leningrad at the beginning of WWII are so dynamic that readers would be drawn into the story . There are many parts of this book that are very intense and often difficult to read because of the severe living conditions the characters have to endure . A good portion of the book , though , drags on and on with detailed descriptions of the characters ' sexual exploits which just got old after a while . I found I had to really "work " to get through this section of the book . While the intensity of their passion and sexual attraction is warranted for plot purposes , I thought it got to just be too much and became more of a "yawn " . Depending on your taste , it might be worth skipping through . The detail and suspense in most of the book is very good though and well worth the read .

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DMASTE

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This book about the horrific siege of Leningrad blew me away ! Especially as my own great -uncle fought against the Russians on the Karelian peninsula .

[('book', 'blew me away', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Anthony de Mello is a superb spiritual teacher . He advance solid truths and practices in a clear and light mannered fashion . I recommend this book , the posthumous scribing of de Mello lectures by a close associate , to all who seek to broaden and improve the experience of life . In my world , this book is a must read , reread and read again , all the while practicing the suggested life approaches . A much read and annotated copy of Awareness lives near and travels with me at all times ; for me , a manual of being .

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DMASTE

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I 'm glad to have this on my Kindle as well as my Galaxy . I 've read it twice now since buying it . Thanks , Amazon !

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DMASTE

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Finally took the plunge and read Master and Commander , the first novel in the series . Have been recommended these novels many times over the years . Took quite a while to find my "sea legs " with this one , but I loved the battle scenes and the relationship between Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin . Rich in historical detail which I enjoyed but had to stop many times to search out some of the nautical wording in the novel which tended to play havoc with the flow of the story . A tough life on the high seas in those bygone days . . . . . . .

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DMASTE

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" Dracula " is a phenomenal story with terrific atmosphere . Although we 're largely inured to the vampire mythos (if anything , we 're possibly sick of it from overexposure ) , I can definitely see how Stoker 's novel would have been pants -crappingly terrifying to readers of his day . The pacing is great , plot twists are dramatic and chaotic , and the battle of wits with Count Dracula is legendary . This book deserves all the applause it has garnered over time .

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DMASTE

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This book is a childhood favorite . I reread it all the time and love to share this timeless story with others . Even today it is a book that should be on a young girl 's Kindle or bookshelf !

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DMASTE

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My daughter loved this book . She is 4 years old . This is her review : "Susan and Lucy they found a scary lion . 12345678901 ) ( ? ( _ & _ ( _ ! $ @ 123456789001 "

[('book', 'loved', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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Re -read this classic and it was still as scary and suspenseful as ever . Loved the ending all over again !

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DMASTE

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I love the leather pocket ! Its such a nice display , and came in such a timely manor ! The seller was also very nice as to send me an email upon my purchase with pictures attached ! Very pleased .

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DMASTE

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To me , this almost reads like a 252 -page suicide note . . . certainly it deals with feelings of self -loathing and his decision to commit his third wife for psychiatric treatment and drug therapy . It 's not happy , but as usual it 's incredibly vivid and incredibly imaginative . If you choose to go with the central conceit (a drug which transports users through time and into alternate realities ) , it 's an extremely wild ride . Best of all , it 's got Dick 's usual insights into and ruminations on human nature .

[(-1, 'not happy', 'NEG'), (-1, 'incredibly vivid', 'POS'), (-1, 'incredibly imaginative', 'POS'), (-1, 'Best of all', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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All the tracks are here . It seems a little book , but you 'll be satisfated when you review information about tanks .

[(-1, "you 'll be satisfated when you review information about tanks", 'POS')]

DMASTE

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This book is a wonderful beginning to what J . R .R . Tolkien was trying so hard to create . This book is a must for any Hobbit and Lord of the Rings fan to be .

[('book', 'wonderful beginning', 'POS')]

DMASTE

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This is a great product and a beautiful edition of the classic book . The only reason I didn 't give it 5 stars is that the description was misleading and led me to believe it was an older edition than it turned out to be (published in 1990s ) . Still highly recommend though .

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DMASTE

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Great book but quite technical but that what I like about it nursing and science e in my background and would not recommend it for everyone

[('book', 'Great', 'POS'), (-1, 'would not recommend', 'NEU'), ('book', 'quite technical', 'NEU')]

DMASTE

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( I mean Socialists , not , as some think are the same thing , Communists . ) Pride and Prejudice for people who like to think , and are socially interested . A great view of the difference in the rich and the poor social levels in the 1800 's , it truly makes the reader glad someone took the labour fights and fight for women 's rights , so we can enjoy the freedom we have today . I liked the characters , they seem to me like real persons with whom one can identify in a lesser or greater degree . They adapt in a natural way , through philosophy and events . The draw -back was , for me , the huge amount of Christian indoctrination , but one can easily overlook those .

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DMASTE

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This is my reference for each Sunday morning service . I use this on my Kindle and I enjoy it to the max .

[(-1, 'enjoy', 'POS'), (-1, 'my reference for each Sunday morning service', 'POS')]