Is there a negative or positive tone to this product review? === Title: Let my children read competent prose Review: Mingus, for all his many hideous transgressions depicted herein, deserves far better than to have this amateurish draft pass for a definitive biography. In short, this is a poorly conceived and written book, and I'm frankly shocked that Oxford would implement such low standards for any publication. I only added a second star because occasionally through the repetitive muck, superfluous attempts to link Mingus' exploits with banal depictions of broader cultural events, utterly failed stylizations, and absurd irrelevancies that clutter much of Santoro's text, I was able to glean further dimension of just how monumental an a-hole Mingus allowed himself to be. Since the predominant focus is on Mingus' personal life rather than his music, you almost can't help but come away with a sense more of disgust than reverie, regardless of the way Santoro consents to explain the eccentricities away by lapping up the bassist's transparently insecure claims to genius. Answer:
Negative
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Is there a negative or positive tone to this product review? === Title: CUTE STORY ! Review: Any child who has ever had the hiccups can relate to this very cute story about a hippo with a stubborn case of the hiccups. All of his friends (the jungle animals) suggest cures & try to help. The last suggestion loud music & dancing sends Hippo rolling down a hill and curing him. The illustrations are bright and colorful. Great read aloud for toddler - pre-schooler. Answer:
Positive
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Is there a negative or positive tone to this product review? === Title: Couldn't Put it Down Review: This book was given to me a year ago (before I even knew that Oprah was recommending books) and once I started it, I HAD to finish it. I was so enthralled I was late to work trying to finish it. Unfortunately, the movie was terrible (imho). The book is DEFINITELY a must read for anyone! Loved it! Answer:
Positive
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Is there a negative or positive tone to this product review? === Title: Low Grade Exploitation Review: Three goons break out of confinement and while on the run, happen upon a all girl school where they take the girls prisoner and basically have the run of the place. A very low budget exploitation flick that tries to shock with interracial sex. One of the cons is black and has his way with virtually every white girl he comes across. Another scene takes place in the gym where the girls have to remove their panties and throw them into a pile on the floor. The VHS copy I owned had a really lousy picture. Answer:
