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2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 0 | 1 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AE2QHTSNTZM2ZABPPXHN2CV2KX5Q | null | Not Humorous | Purely informational and enthusiastic, no humor present. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Great Band: My wife and other family members attend a Trans Siberian Orchestra concert in 2018 and 2019. This is a band that everyone needs to see. I enjoyed their music so much I purchase a couple of their CD's so I can listen to their music at home and at work. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 1 | 2 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AE2QTZYOKOVKK3ULSVCZHZZTDTZQ | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward statement, no comedic device. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Good addition to my XMAS Collection 1: Good Album |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 2 | 3 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AE5NKYGIN64EBSBQVBD4RRP7V6KA | null | Not Humorous | Direct praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Outstanding: Another great release by the Trans-Siberian Orchestra |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 3 | 4 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AHFHKBL5XPFVMJWNHKCNNOPH4ORA | null | Dry Aside | Use of 'Quirpsy' and 'unusual' is slightly playful but not a clear joke. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Quirpsy holiday fare. unusual Xmas offering.: Quirpsy holiday fare.unusual Xmas offering. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 4 | 5 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AHN3UN3VFZU4BNKCC667MZ7TXOGA | null | Not Humorous | Informational and positive, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Wonderful Christmas music to listen and rock to.: Great CD for a great price. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 5 | 6 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AEI52MU4EWVFKFHZBW5UEA2NNTZA | null | Not Humorous | Direct and serious, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Awesome.: More great music from TSO. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 6 | 7 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AEPIIJJYOKZ4ETESEMRGTQXPSUYQ | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Five Stars: The music is wonderful and this CD is a great buy |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 7 | 8 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AEV6XMLKILD56X6WAAE34SQGOZ5A | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic but not humorous. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | This is one of my favorite CDs. I've seen Trans-Siberian Orchestra three times and ...: This is one of my favorite CDs. I've seen Trans-Siberian Orchestra three times and loved every minute of it. They are awesome!! |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 8 | 9 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AEZT2QRKFZUILLWDXCLJMPHTRHEA | null | Not Humorous | Direct statement, no comedic device. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | One of my favorite Christmas cd's: I love this cd. The music is awesome and I play it all year round not just on Christmas |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 9 | 10 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AHO5EZGRLB7OI4FKRLYJEWWPQU2Q | null | Not Humorous | Short, imperative, but not humorous. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Try it!: Always on the mark! |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 10 | 11 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AFBH6WO6DULEURLWVBJ32TJXXWSA | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Awesome cd!: I listen to this when it's NOT Christmas because of the awesome music! Good variety of song choices and styles. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 11 | 12 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AFJG45M7NUGGA3BOG667P44ERMTQ | null | Not Humorous | Minimal, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Four Stars: good |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 12 | 13 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AFOBXZLBM7N4HFYHWDROEOMEK45Q | null | Not Humorous | Simple praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Five Stars: love this |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 13 | 14 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AFRCJKROXCIPIAYM7H7BHVLNUFMQ | null | Not Humorous | Personal anecdote, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Christmas Eve by Trans Siberian: Love Trans Siberian Orchestra. Has all the songs I like to listen to. Should have bought it years ago. I always turn up the radio in my car when a song by Trans Siberian comes on. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 14 | 15 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AHYJYBWRYIMCDHWIRRPD24UFXF4Q | null | Not Humorous | Family enjoyment, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | but the whole family loved it. Even my two year old: I bought this cd for my husband, but the whole family loved it. Even my two year old. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 15 | 16 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AGHIWQB7ZZLOTOM74LJYDVNO5DOQ | null | Not Humorous | Simple positive statement, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Four Stars: Love it. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 16 | 17 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AGM233KK5MB37YMY7JKQQO2ZO6YQ | null | Not Humorous | Direct praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Classic Christmas album: This is a great album. One of my favorites to listen to during the Holiday's. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 17 | 18 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AGM2CLEK5HDAINRJNWUGYCM2PAZA | null | Not Humorous | Anecdotal and positive, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Love This CD!: One of my favorite DVD's and certainly one of my seven year old grandson's favorite. We keep it in the car, even though Christmas has long passed. The previous comments about the vocals didn't bother us, you can always skip them. You're not going to find a better Trans-Siberian Orchestra CD anywhere el... |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 18 | 19 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AGPKAGY2HYVG2NUM22QBKLOTLSKQ | null | Not Humorous | Direct and informational. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | Enjoy listening: Good Christmas CD. |
2025-10-31T19:07:15.351442+00:00 | 19 | 20 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0005164885 | 0005164885 | AHCMTX4S55HMAK6IFM5RSQCJQ2ZA | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Christmas Eve and Other Stories: ['Product Description', 'A new sound for the season.', 'Christmas Eve', ', the debut Lava/Atlantic release from the New York City based', 'Trans-Siberian Orchestra', ', joins top talent from the hard rock world with those from the Broadway musical and classical arenas - ef... | A most excellent Christmas: Beautiful music about Christmas. A must have CD. |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 20 | 1 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AE2C6ZDFCI2EW5EDM53RYKP7WHNQ | null | Not Humorous | Mostly serious review with minor amusement noted but no clear comedic device. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Gorgeous Writing: In an alternate history, the Jews who were victimized during the Holocaust are resettled to Alaska, instead of Israel. They are given control over the region for sixty years, at which point this land will revert back to the United States. Nobody knows what will happen to the Jewish population at tha... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 21 | 2 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AEA76TLSGY2AMANG55H7SYNRQH6A | null | Not Humorous | Serious, critical tone; no humor present. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Almost finished it, but wondered why I spent my time: I loved Kavalier & Clay and really wanted to read this, but wow--what a difference. First, one really needs a Yiddish dictionary to weed through this. Secondly, I found it just plain confusing. Each time I picked it up to read, I would have to go back and reread ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 22 | 3 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHX52W2T4HLC5ZCYLFDCR6LSZDVQ | null | Not Humorous | Mentions a humorous line from the book but does not use humor itself. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | If only..: ... it finished as well as it started.<br /><br />Chabon does a great job creating a fictitious world set in a Jewish homeland of Sitka Alaska. The story of Meyer Landsman, the Sam Spade of Jewish detectives, sets out to solve a murder of a junkie who lived in his building. The mystery evolves in true Hamm... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 23 | 4 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AH5C4D6NLEX7ISUNFBXDBN426LNA | null | Extended Bit / Running Gag | Multiple jokes and playful descriptions, including cackling in bed and funny dialogue; humor is sustained. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Bittersweet like woodsmoke: This is a book I am not allowed to read in bed, as my husband is opposed to books that make me cackle while he's trying to sleep.<br /><br />" According to doctors, therapists, and his ex-wife, Landsman drinks to medicate himself, tuning the tubes and crystals of his moods with the crude ha... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 24 | 5 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHU4A2ALLPNNKTTRJZGBGZMC4Z4A | null | Not Humorous | Informative, personal narrative; no humor or comedic device. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | The Other Sitka: Sometime around thirty years ago I came across Michael Chabon's first novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, at a bookstore, and after flipping thought it and reading snippets, decided to purchase the book and explore the talents of the new author. I was not disappointed. I was also pleased a few years ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 25 | 6 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AH7CJGPJ3MXK5UZOQH5D4VMHK2HA | null | Quip / Wordplay (Single Device) | Playful tone with quips like 'Pour yourself three fingers of schlivovitz' and 'Sam Spade if he was an out-of-control neurotic'; clear single device jokes. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Best Alternate History Novel I've Read!!: Pour yourself three fingers of schlivovitz and start reading!! I'm a huge fan of alternative history fiction. This ranks at the top of my list. The difference between this and other alternative history? Writing skill. This novel reminds me of a fine wine that you want to sav... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 26 | 7 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHURY7PSBZWE4DUVHBG5JNM2FLGQ | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward summary and recommendation; no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Life as a Yiddish Policeman in a Changing World: I think that this Hugo award winning book would be classified as an alternate history. It was actually suggested that the Jewish population be settled in Alaska and in this novel the author makes it reality. Many Jewish people have settled in the federal district of Sit... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 27 | 8 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AGTXT6VCNTRE6LFKAGGZSJFO6ZEA | null | Not Humorous | Critical and serious, no comedic device. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Tries Too Hard: I like Michael Chabon when he writes literature. I don't like him when he writes genre fiction. I didn't like "The Final Solution", but I liked "Wonder Boys" and " The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay". In this book Chabon tries to write in two genres at once. The "Hard-Boiled Detective" genre and ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 28 | 9 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHO5PPMVUVFBMH3CSB6FJRCKLH7A | null | Not Humorous | Serious, analytical review; no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | What If There Had Been No Israel?: I first read this book in late 2007. It's a really good read, quite the keeper. Michael Chabon has created a world in which the Arab states destroyed Israel in 1948. After this debacle, the US gives the Jewish people a temporary homeland in and around Sitka, Alaska. As the novel opens... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 29 | 10 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AFS5WG7LHUZJVOZHPMPESFULFK3Q | null | Dry Aside | References a witty review line and uses a playful analogy (Scorsese/Goodfellas), but overall tone is dry and understated. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Nice novel...: Terrence Rafferty's review in the New York Times ends with: "Nice novel. You were expecting maybe the Messiah?" This is a good description of the novel in three ways. For one thing, it captures the Yiddish cadences that Chabon painstakingly creates for his characters. As a die hard Chabon fan, I am u... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 30 | 11 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AEVJL2SFC2VZ3IQLU7AYGPINHOLQ | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic, but no humor or comedic device. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Oy, this book is good: When did Michael Chabon become one of our finest living writers? I've been reading his novels for about two decades now, loving each successive work more. Suddenly I realize that he is one of those rare writers where you go out and buy the book full price on the day it's released. He's that go... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 31 | 12 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AEVLDHJNXYHNCOD63GJN6FGKZZ7Q | null | Not Humorous | Critical and analytical, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | An effort that didn't quite hit the sweet spot: I loved Kavalier & Clay, and after all the hype surrounding this book, I was expecting to love it too. Unfortunately, Chabon's melange of Raymond Chandler noir and the fate of the Jews didn't quite work for me. This book was far more memorable for its individual scenes, c... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 32 | 13 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AEVPE24D65URL5YVA4CZ3OKL3Q5Q | null | Not Humorous | Uses phrases like 'the Frozen Chosen' and 'sly wit', but these are more descriptive than humorous; overall serious. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | A novel sure to delight: A hard boiled homicide detective, beaten by the world, finds himself awoken, bottle in hand, by the manager of the flea bag motel where he now finds himself in residence. Another resident, a junkie, has been murdered, bullet to the back of the head, assassination style. Likely this set up sound... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 33 | 14 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AFYBCW45GFXEBR3JB6FUANYEJUQQ | null | Dry Aside | Dry, understated joke about people from Utah being stumped; subtle humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Don't believe the hype.: Gave 2 stars in fairness because I couldn't get ½ way through, though I went much further with this than usual due to the author's reputation and early hype.<br /><br /> Needs a Yiddish glossary. I understood about 2/3's but people from Utah will be stumped most of the time. |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 34 | 15 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AGF23YH4Y5OOFXIJARDITAC67R7A | null | Not Humorous | Critical, disappointed tone; no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | I expect better from this author: Hard to believe I put it down with only 75 pages left, but I did. Chabon is much too taken with his own gifted writing in this book. My expectations were so high after the superb Wonder Boys and The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay that perhaps I'm overly negative. Maybe if I w... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 35 | 16 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHEMHA5BEMMZVS2KABJHD7UZCR6A | null | Not Humorous | Serious, personal reflection; no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Hard to approach: I've been to Sitka and love the community. But this is about a Sitka few know. I love mysteries and found none in this book. I tried and tried to get through the book and finally gave up. The Yiddish does make it difficult to approach. A friend who is very literary and whose view I respect recommend... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 36 | 17 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AGKK6BC2EOI2E72W53FOUXVPUD6Q | null | Not Humorous | Serious, analytical review; no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Lets go aain: It is part science fiction and part mystery. Or Yiddish Policeman is fully both. Thus just by that it is hard to classify. Whether you have a Yiddish background, or great exposure to a Jewish heritage, or an Alaskan one, the world creation by Chabon elevates this story to a level beyond the common in eith... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 37 | 18 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHLM3JL4TIMR3VMPVJIKGUOSRFEA | null | Dry Aside | Playful phrase 'Go sit by the bear' and some wise-guy narrator references, but overall tone is analytical; minimal humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | Go sit by the bear: A reader must be in the right frame of mind to read 'the Yiddish Policeman's Union' by Michael Chabon. Extensive use of a Yiddish slang creates a language obstacle – not a barrier – and Chabon's simile-laden descriptions are sometimes difficult to conjure. The story is set in an alternative histor... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 38 | 19 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AFDYCVHOVTFXTVSEZTNDLVDW4DJA | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic, but no humor or comedic device. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | starts slow, but I LOVED it!: I am going to say this right out in front - I do not think that I have enough general knowledge of Jewish religion and culture (particularly Yiddish culture) to have gotten full meaning and value out of this book. But I did greatly enjoy it anyway!<br /><br />The novel is set on an alterna... |
2025-10-31T19:07:24.911807+00:00 | 39 | 20 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149824 | 0007149824 | AHHKRUBBJGGVMQ3G3EVOQNNMFDRA | null | Dry Aside | Playful self-deprecation ('More fool me'), and a quip about the review being succinct, but humor is minimal and subtle. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel: ['From Publishers Weekly', '[Signature]', 'Reviewed by', 'Jess WalterThey are the \"frozen Chosen,\" two million people living, dying and kvetching in Sitka, Alaska, the temporary homeland established for displaced World War II Jews in Chabon\\'s ambitious and enter... | More Fool Me: I admit to beginning THE YIDDISH POLICEMEN'S UNION with a bit of trepidation. The premise (a temporary Jewish homeland in Sitka, Alaska) seemed odd, and I still have memories of how (for me) the initial promise of both [[ASIN:0060790598 Mysteries of Pittsburgh]] and [[ASIN:0312140940 Wonder Boys]] had ult... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 40 | 1 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AE7LPVCXGPCFNBH2PEC5MMYURLXA | null | Not Humorous | Plain review with no humor or jokes. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Three Stars: fast shipping; weird book |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 41 | 2 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AE7UTRUCVUJD3B2CABGVRDCSEWBQ | null | Sarcasm / Irony | Sarcastic congratulation and Coen brothers movie reference; dry, but present. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | I dropped after 20 pages: I though that I was familiar with the Yiddish vocabulary, but I could not understand any slang. I also couldn't care less. I didn't relate at all with the story and any of the characters. Actually I found everything very annoying. When I drop a book, it is because there is absolutely no way to... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 42 | 3 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AH4YVGECVECIHAVCI7QO6X54473A | null | Dry Aside | Some playful phrasing and light asides, but not structured as jokes. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | There Is No Way to Rate This With Stars: If you label novels "ethnic ", this would be one. It introduces readers to a totally unusual place, unfamiliar languages, and to fascinating personalities, mostly Jewish and Native Alaskans. You meet some "Tony Soporano" orthodox Jews and a plot with more twists than a cat.<br /... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 43 | 4 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHPZ265VMUEEXPYFSRVY6FIIC37Q | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward praise, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Charon does it again: onvce again experiencing the joy of a simple and complicated book by Michael Chabon |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 44 | 5 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHN3ACLVEKKPT4HIE7TJGCUHSJ7Q | null | Not Humorous | Describes book as funny, but no actual humor in the comment. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Great read (for a certain kind of reader)...!: The world MC invents in TYPU bears strong resemblances to an actual world which has, for the most part, tragically, passed into history. Though nothing in TYPU requires specialist knowledge on the part of the reader, it's hard to imagine that readers coming to this novel ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 45 | 6 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AEWL6F6ODH3GS3I62T3UGF6VEP2Q | null | Quip / Wordplay (Single Device) | Mentions humor in book, but only one brief joke about 'Inspector Willie Dick (the names!)' and moose dinner. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | union of humor and mystery: In Michael Chabon's alternate universe, several million Jews inhabit Sitka, Alaska, thanks to the fall of Israel in 1948. Their days are numbered, though, because their land is soon to revert back to the U.S. government, and everyone is scrambling to apply to stay. In the meantime, our pro... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 46 | 7 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AEZ5DDGEVIF3TGXZYUIKXGR3PWBA | null | Dry Aside | Mentions laughing at metaphors, but only a mild aside about egg salad. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Humorous and very engaging (if you're Jewish): I think you have to be Jewish, or very familiar with Jewish culture, to appreciate this book fully. In a world where waitresses don't say, "May I take your order," but instead say, "Eat the egg salad," and then bring it whether you ordered or not... it's easier if you know... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 47 | 8 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AF2LGOPLULHNR7HG46CZEPFGFHTQ | null | Not Humorous | Describes book as funny, but no humor in the comment itself. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | A Rollicking Entertaining Ride: I will agree that this book was a little difficult to get into. It took a while to become acclimated to all the Yiddish words and phrases. But once I got in sync with the author I found myself on an entertainingly funny and imaginative ride.<br /><br />Detective Meyer Landsman is infor... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 48 | 9 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AF32DLWI4SSKMANQGA4LGOVF453A | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward praise, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | great story!: Michael always writes a book worth reading, great story! |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 49 | 10 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHI4M5A4CUPGQ4BED56QYN2XTI2Q | null | Quip / Wordplay (Single Device) | References 'Frozen Chosen' and some light wordplay, but mostly serious critique. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Good, but a little to rambling for me.: Although this is my first book by Michael Chabon, I have a couple of others to read and had heard a lot about him. Although I found this a pleasant read, I have to admit this book was not at all what I expected. I think that I expected somthing a little more cohesive, a little fu... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 50 | 11 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHOP4DKX5PEPZW5SNKPRLD7R2VZQ | null | Not Humorous | Plain, positive comment with no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Interesting: It's not usually what I read, but I thought it was pretty cool.<br /><br />I liked the concept a lot. |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 51 | 12 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AFN26UJIYP65MXG2V5HZL6R2GSOQ | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward praise, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Have added Chabon to my best authors list!: I just finished reading this book and had actually tried to read it slowly so I could savor the rich language he uses in his writing. So many unexpected word usages and I thoroughly enjoyed just that but in addition his story line made me want to continue reading far past the... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 52 | 13 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AFT6XVJAFMPSYGVGTSVHYSKFSTDA | null | Not Humorous | Descriptive and analytical, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Magical realism, American-style: Have just finished my second time through the book and remain dazzled. In this outing more than any of the others that came before, Chabon modernizes and Americanizes the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez to create a work that seamlessly blends fantasy and reality to create an a... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 53 | 14 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHGKO5AAC4VEB6I6HOD5ICB5J63Q | null | Not Humorous | Descriptive and analytical, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | "[W]hen I have formed the sounds: said the words out loud those who had assumed Yiddish was a language of the past only, suddenly felt it had been revived. . . . It seemed to be saying `khbin nisht vos ikh bin amol geven. I am not what I once was. Ober `khbin nisht geshtorbn. Ikh leb. But I did not die. I live." Irena ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 54 | 15 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHOXJDIPLKHTZMTS5BJK45U75SRA | null | Sarcasm / Irony | Sarcastic 'never met a metaphor he didn't like' and 'all frosting, no cake' style. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Oy! Fun but frustrating: Chabon apparently never met a metaphor he didn't like. He piles them one atop another to the point that they obscure rather than clarify the action. Indeed, I had to go to Wikipedia after finishing the book to make sense of the ending. What's more, the showy language never lets us forget that w... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 55 | 16 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AGB75ND4A6YYGB3JPLV745J64ZVA | null | Quip / Wordplay (Single Device) | 'All frosting, and no cake' is a mild metaphorical quip. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Great words; not so great story: I so wanted to love this book! As others have mentioned, the author has a real gift with words ! He really knows how to turn a phrase, and I love running across these gems in my reading. I consider them like a hidden prize, the frosting on a good cake.<br /><br />Unfortunately, howev... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 56 | 17 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AHDNMAOIGJTZLZP2J4OH3VTYKDWA | null | Dry Aside | 'This fictitious version is more fun and less painful' is a dry aside. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | One of my fave Chabon titles: What would have happened if the Jews had been loaned some land in Alaska after WW II instead of creating the land of Israel? Like the indigenous peoples, they eventually would have been shoved off because greed. But Jews have been shoved out of their homes repeatedly, for centuries. This f... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 57 | 18 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AGN2ZPPWYE23TV4SWV3AWPRVVDRQ | null | Dry Aside | 'He chews scenery with the best of them' and 'tickle the fancy' are mild playful asides. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | in the great tradition of noir: A really engaging combination of alternative history and hard-boiled classic noir. In Chabon's imaginings, the Jewish diaspora is offered refuge in Sitka, Alaska, but that refuge is limited in space and in duration. Their 50 year dispensation is coming to an end and the Sitka District ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 58 | 19 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AGN6FIKLXZD7EMBIWVUYSFBLZMWA | null | Dry Aside | 'Jews in Alaska...why not.' and 'A Coen brothers Movie,for sure.' are dry, understated asides. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | Great Read: A terrific read, super fiction and mystery that could have happened. Jews in Alaska...why not.<br />A Coen brothers Movie,for sure. |
2025-10-31T19:07:32.173468+00:00 | 59 | 20 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007149832 | 0007149832 | AGO4OLT4XHZ4VUS3BYELH6QE5BAA | null | Not Humorous | Serious critique, no humor. | [{"content": "The Yiddish Policemen's Union: A Novel (P.S.): ['From the Inside Flap', 'For sixty years Jewish refugees and their descendants have prospered in the Federal District of Sitka, a temporary safe haven created in the wake of the Holocaust and the shocking 1948 collapse of the fledgling state of Israel. The J... | The Yiddish Policeman's Union: I am stuggling to read this book because it is not holding my attention. The author is not drawing me in what-so-ever. Some things are overly described and others are not explained well. It is hard to follow. I have had to skim sections in hope to get to a more engaging part of the bo... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 60 | 1 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AE7ZSJHYZ4AXHA6OQB3AJ7EDLPDA | null | Not Humorous | Serious review, no humor devices present. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | What Julie Andrews was aiming for....: After seeing Saving Mr. Banks and sadly admitting I never realized that the movie Mary Poppins was based on the BOOKS, I determined to read the books. This book is the complete collection but is paperback and WAY TOO EXPENSIVE (at almost $50). I don't know why I didn't go to the... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 61 | 2 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEDEXSPBWXACEWTBP4KZBAF746AQ | null | Not Humorous | Complaint about price, no humor or playful tone. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | The book is great!: I love these stories! The only exception I have to the book is the price the seller set., quite high in the fact that the book is paperback and a single volume. They are deliberately misleading in the advertisement for the book, giving the buyer the impression they are purchasing individual books ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 62 | 3 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEFV7C7XOW6LE7EUXVGW2IM4GSBA | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward positive comment, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | got this as a gift and it was truly loved, especially since it is the entire collection in ...: got this as a gift and it was truly loved, especially since it is the entire collection in one big book and not having to keep up with many books |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 63 | 4 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEG5ECNAK5M3HTVVZHB7TLMJXKZQ | null | Not Humorous | Sincere enjoyment, smiley face is not a joke. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Wonderful!: An absolute pleasure and joy to read - even love the fragrance of the paper and the lovely cover. :) |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 64 | 5 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEQJCSVHE5SSUOWGKI76C7DAVKWA | null | Dry Aside | Phrase 'my expensive hands' is a subtle, dry aside. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Love the books but wish I'd opted for buying the ...: Love the books but wish I'd opted for buying the books individually (much more expensive). The book is very very thick and was hard to hold with my expensive hands. |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 65 | 6 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEV3BEDUSV2ODX5G7DOVOOFA3EIA | null | Not Humorous | Serious critique about editing, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Buyer Beware! Edited Version of the Original Story: I remember these books as a child and wanted to read them again.<br />In the very first book, there is now an edited version of Michael's Bad Day -- why would an original story be edited? It may not be PC, and many books of the era contained things we now consider off... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 66 | 7 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEZ4GNFHHXN44IECPKZKOYTP57XQ | null | Not Humorous | Direct, factual statement, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Excellent collection but....: Great collection but bulky and heavy |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 67 | 8 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AEZUDGEDTAGWSYLVKPPHIH2GJVEA | null | Not Humorous | Plain satisfaction, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Five Stars: so far so good only got thru first story but very happy |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 68 | 9 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AF4XDZ4TS472SAT3LCRIH4E5ZRGQ | null | Not Humorous | Simple praise, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Five Stars: wonderful stories |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 69 | 10 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AFJ2Z73A4GQTJ7QUBEAYRTVSGV2A | null | Not Humorous | Describes stories as 'charming and funny', but not itself humorous. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | The wind is changing...: Beautiful edition. I love these stories. Charming and funny! |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 70 | 11 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AFU3NVX77RJVEZA4PVPOUTKOTXHA | null | Not Humorous | Factual, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Five Stars: Gift for grandchildren...no complaints |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 71 | 12 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AG7JE2SVA673JP6EJUOQZQ2XV4XA | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Review of "Mary Poppins - the Complete Collection": Can't go wrong with Mary Poppins. Just a fun book and enjoyed having all her books in one volume. Excellent. |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 72 | 13 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AGDDZ2JL4ITTVYI6UHOOVE4BJ5TQ | null | Not Humorous | Phrase 'Practically perfect in every way!' is a reference, but not a joke; 'Who knew...' is mild surprise, not humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Practically perfect in every way!: My wife loves it. Who knew that Marry Poppins was 4 different books? |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 73 | 14 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AGMLK5ABSEPKVVNG52GFHBZW6KYQ | null | Not Humorous | Exclamation marks show surprise, not humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | these are great books for kids: these are great books for kids, my wife is reading them right now. Who even knew there were so many Marry Poppins books!!!! |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 74 | 15 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AGPNME3EPIJKHMBPRTUZ2QJ3KEKA | null | Not Humorous | Long, earnest reflection, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Mary Poppins is timeless: I grew up in the 50s and read these books and loved them. PL Travers was such an imaginative author and the stories were magical, timeless. Of course with the new generation these books are not so in vogue but what a treat the kids are missing. You'll never get another author like PL Travers... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 75 | 16 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AHICNWJSRWDVKMTF2UN6OSJOFN3Q | null | Not Humorous | Observation about book size, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Four Stars: wow what a big book and how different from movie. |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 76 | 17 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AHOZI7DSSBLY3DXXQSCTSF6G573Q | null | Not Humorous | Detailed, serious complaint, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | No choice: The only cost-effective way to get hold of the fifth Cherry Tree Lane book is in this collection. To buy it separately would be cost-prohibitive. Sadly, the 5-book collection is so large, it's quite uncomfortable (physically) to read. Two hands are required to hold it, and even then some contortion is requir... |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 77 | 18 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AHQUCLV2I5YLAPFRZI6GT5IUUXPQ | null | Not Humorous | Plain statement, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Mary Poppins book: was a gift to G child, has not been read yet |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 78 | 19 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AHUY4DQ5LWFEKNKCCURJERSPGRFQ | null | Not Humorous | Factual, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Five Stars: The book arrived as scheduled and my grandson enjoys reading it very much. |
2025-10-31T19:07:37.510363+00:00 | 79 | 20 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007398557 | 0007398557 | AHWSUPXVMIGTLKYAM62HVJ3LI7ZQ | null | Not Humorous | Informative, no humor. | [{"content": "Mary Poppins Complete Collection: []", "metadata": "{\"main_category\": \"Books\", \"title\": \"Mary Poppins Complete Collection\", \"average_rating\": 4.6, \"rating_number\": 1342, \"features\": [\"Mary Poppins - The Complete Collection (Includes all six stories in one volume)\"], \"description\": [], \"... | Excellent: It's great to have all the "Mary Poppins" stories, many of them that were in Disney's movie. The background information really help you understand the movie better. |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 80 | 1 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AE6U22XLAZ4QHE3TOMO5ZDP6NHLQ | null | Dry Aside | Playful exaggeration with 'ground emeralds for dessert' and comparison to Walter Scott/Wilkie Collins, but not sustained or punchline-driven. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Why there was eventually a French Revolution: What a wonderful roller coaster of a book. It has everything, evil queens, dastardly kings, malicious plots, exotic poisons and curses delivered by executed Templars (very effective ones, I might add, particularly if one is prescribed ground emeralds for dessert). There ar... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 81 | 2 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AEVAETDGXQST2IFTMNCPFW75GQZQ | null | Not Humorous | Serious, detailed review with no comedic devices or playful tone. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Richly Crafted Historical Fiction - Evolutionary Precursor to "Games of Thrones": "History is a novel that has been lived, a novel is history that could have been."<br />E. & J. DE Goncourt<br /><br />A few months ago, I decided to re-read George RR Martin's wonderful "A Song of Ice and Fire" series. I wanted to catch ... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 82 | 3 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AEVPE24D65URL5YVA4CZ3OKL3Q5Q | null | Sarcasm / Irony | Some sarcastic phrasing, especially in the critique of footnotes and 'iceberg, floating ice mount, and isle of frozen water.' | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Martin's Game of Thrones was better "historical fiction": As a moderate fan of RR Martin and a HUGE fan of historical fiction, I began "The Iron King" with considerable excitement. In Martin's exalting intro he describes how he delights in a particular piece of praise given to his "Song of Fire and Ice": that it was "... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 83 | 4 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AEZZTWEQ2P3UQ2NIEIFXNKA62PPA | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward, informative review with no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | vintage historical fiction: Those who read and enjoy raeding historical fiction set during the Hundred Years War (the 1300's), should approach this series knowing that it was originally published in French during the 1950's. Add a translator and there will be difficulties with style and readability for today's reader.<... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 84 | 5 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFC3ERGOAPMBA7JS54PFOMAKIVZQ | null | Not Humorous | Serious, detailed review with no humor or playful tone. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Excellent Historical Fiction about the 100 year war: I read the Iron King because it was highly recommended by George R.R. Martin, author of the acclaimed Song of Ice and Fire series. Coming with the expectation of a complex story set in medieval times, I was not disappointed by the great prose. The book deals with the... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 85 | 6 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFD56Z3GZG5PDVCWJAWI2DWUE7AA | null | Not Humorous | Plain, critical review; no comedic device or playful tone. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Not my cup of tea: I ordered this through the Amazon Vine program without really knowing that much about it, which maybe was a mistake. It turns out there are 2 very important things about this book that you should know, which I didn't know:<br /><br />1) This novel is the first in a seven part series of historical fic... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 86 | 7 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFDAREU2GAOSVUON5FW6NAYTHC4A | null | Not Humorous | Serious, critical review; no humor or playful tone. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Review of The Iron King: I love good historic fiction and, when I saw that George R.R. Martin endorsed The Iron King, I figured I'd be in for a good ride. Unfortunately, it didn't work out that way.<br /><br />I don't know why exactly this story fell short for me. There are several things I can think of that are just s... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 87 | 8 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFO4BTGWDJPK6VSK7OXZW4N3WUNQ | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward, positive review; no humor present. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | I especially enjoyed the author’s philosophical comments on human behavior: This sets the stage for the rest of the series. Eminently readable, I especially enjoyed the author’s philosophical comments on human behavior. I only wish the author had other series. The tale of the destruction of the Knights Templar and th... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 88 | 9 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFVJ2KNY6IFKSKJRGSLZOVHIWKBA | null | Not Humorous | Very brief, direct statement; no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | ... write with a very twisted plot and has a great ending.: Well write with a very twisted plot and has a great ending. |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 89 | 10 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFVRRXH7SFVMLOH3E72LOV7MVOEA | null | Not Humorous | Serious, analytical review; no humor or playful tone. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Muddled, but Serviceable: I have a hard time with speculative historical fiction. For example, all of the characters in this book are presumably real people. And many of the events portrayed in the book are presumably historical. But then there are any number of conversations, thoughts, interactions, etc. that are comp... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 90 | 11 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AFXMT337OLN4G3FBRFNBRM26W7IA | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic but straightforward; no comedic device. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Great historical fiction: I bought this at a book store and read it in three days. It's been a long time since I couldn't wait to get back to a novel and wanted to stay up late reading. I've wondered why there were no novels, or at least well known novels, about Phillip the Fair, the Templars, Queen Isabella (the she w... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 91 | 12 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AHTSQ6XEFIHZNEZGAJMLRTX266MA | null | Dry Aside | Mildly playful with 'screamed GRRM to me,' but not a clear joke or punchline. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Pretty Good: I thought it was quite good, I had gotten it on GRRM's recommendation and I can see how he was inspired by it. It has a lot of the same things you'd find in his books, including the shifting viewpoints, though not as precisely. One passage where a meal was being described screamed GRRM to me the way they l... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 92 | 13 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AG5VI66TB2BDK7KK3PVIEWBNB42Q | null | Not Humorous | Direct, positive review; no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Highly Recommend: Well written and historically accurate. Great book. I enjoyed it immensely. |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 93 | 14 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AHMSKOYKE32N5P6E7AK7PQXGPA7A | null | Dry Aside | Mildly playful with 'Here There Be No Dragons' and reference to genealogy charts, but not a clear joke. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Here There Be No Dragons: As an avid fan of George R. R. Martin's "[[ASIN:0345529057 A Song of Ice and Fire, Books 1-4 (A Game of Thrones / A Feast for Crows / A Storm of Swords / Clash of Kings)]]" series, I was intrigued to discover via the author's blog that his extremely bestselling books were inspired by The Accur... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 94 | 15 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AGGEH7SZOWCDQWJGEGYMZL5F2V5A | null | Not Humorous | Enthusiastic, informative; no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | A Wonderful Find for HistFic Fans!: I am so thrilled that Harper is re-releasing this series. The Iron King, as has been pointed out, is historical fiction, NOT FANTASY, so don't be thrown by the George RR Martin blurb on the new edition of this great novel. These books were written in the 1950's by French author Mau... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 95 | 16 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AHYU7PVAQEBULVVQXSCJRYN3ML4Q | null | Not Humorous | Serious, analytical review; no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Fascinating History: This novel is closely based on the actual history of the last year in the life of Philip the Fair, king of France. Philip, the Iron King, is a fascinating figure, but not precisely a likable protagonist. Early in the novel we see him coldly condemning two men to be burned alive for crimes they ap... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 96 | 17 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AGQG3O6MEEVDZN7NMYJC7TL72ITA | null | Over-the-top / Meme Humor | Exaggerated spelling of 'Sloooow' for effect; over-the-top complaint. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | Sooooooooo boring: Sloooow |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 97 | 18 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AGWBDBOPYG7IGF5VN4O2S6UIUEBA | null | Dry Aside | Playful exaggeration with 'not an option, bucket list,' and 'A Song of Ice and Fire thing,' but not sustained as a bit. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | This is Not The Original Game of Thrones… It’s Even Better: The Middle Ages are called the dark ages for a reason: there are often difficult to study, understand and to be able to grasp its impact on the shaping of the modern world. They are confusing, there are not that many reliable sources of research and those exis... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 98 | 19 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AHBYNBRKMIHXMFDLRALRN3GUGVXA | null | Not Humorous | Straightforward, positive review; no humor. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | The Foundation for A Game of Thrones?: This book is said to have inspired George Martin's epic work, A Game of Thrones. This book was written before Martin's book and in many ways you can see the foundation laid for Martin's now classic work.<br /><br />This book focuses on Philip the Fair who is an iron king who gove... |
2025-10-31T19:07:45.239202+00:00 | 99 | 20 | humor | gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 | amazon | 0007491263 | 0007491263 | AHDQU5HZIDGNYLD4TKNBJ5GY46XQ | null | Sarcasm / Irony | Sarcastic tone in critique, especially with 'barely a snack' and 'marketing ploy' comments. | [{"content": "The Iron King (The Accursed Kings) (Book 1): ['From', 'Booklist', '*Starred Review* Sporting an enthusiastic introduction by George R. R. Martin (in which he calls the book “the original game of thrones”), this is the first U.S. publication of the first volume of French novelist Druon’s seven-volume histo... | The Original Game of Thrones? I think not!: This book came recommended by George R.R. Martin., which made me wonder how an author I enjoy reading that much could have this taste in books. Later I learned that this story was written decades ago and is translated from another language. Despite that, my criticisms for the... |
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