Title: By The World's Premier Author of Children's Literature Review: I consider the publication of this book and its sequels a pinnacle moment in children's literature. Perhaps I sound overly dramatic, but this book is the ultimate in great writing. Karlsson On The Roof is written by Astrid Lindgren, the world's premier writer of children's literature with higher book sales than Dr. Seuss. It is certainly a shame that so many of her books are not published in English when she flourishes elsewhere. Karlsson On the Roof is by far the best book by this terrificly prolific author. It is a wonderfully whimsical feast of a book and it continues to sweep me away into greater heights of my imagination.PS - I have sent a protest letter to Viking Penguin stating the reasons why this classic should be republished in English. Let's hope this gets somewhere! Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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Title: Here's one to keep you awake at night Review: If you're mostly familiar with Banks' science fiction (the Culture novels, Feersum Endjinn, etc.), this novel will come as something of a surprise. It reads like science fiction -- sometimes. And sometimes a more mundane reality intrudes.It's the story of John Orr, rescued from the sea with no memory of who he is or where he comes from. He finds himself on the Bridge, a structure that apparently leads from nowhere to nowhere, and where everyone lives. It soon becomes apparent, however, that this fantastic reality is only part of the story.What is the dream, and what is the reality? What is memory, and what is imagined? As our protagonist searches his own dreams and memories for clues, the true quest emerges from the undercurrents. This is the major strength of every Banks novel I've ever read -- the reader makes her discoveries along with the protagonist. Even when you've figured out what's going on, Banks somehow manages to surprise you Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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Title: Not a good read Review: Yes, the cover is misleading and the actual story is misleading but that isn't what is wrong with this book. The writing is distinctly poor, character development is sketchy at best. This reads like a piece of B grade fanfiction. This is not a book to buy unless you pick it up from a used bookstore. I def think this is one the average scifi fan can skip. The plotline is neither provokative nor original. Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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Title: Nothing new Review: There is nothing new in this book and most of the exercises were shallow and not likely to have any great impact on lives - certainly could have made better use of my money.I also didn't like the over-emphasis on the need to have lots and lots of friends to support you through the exercises - a nice way to make some of us who don't have wads of friends or are more self sufficient feel totally inadequate. Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
