Title: A deeply disturbing book Review: Our book club chose this book, so I felt I had to read it --- but found I simply could not force myself even halfway through it! The two stories included are supposedly connected by the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, but the connection is tenuous at best.Telling how the World's Fair came about, from start to finish, could have been accomplished in a couple of short chapters. Instead, the writer drags the whole thing out, detail by tedious detail, in an incredibly boring and depressing narrative.The "true crime" story of Dr. Holmes, on the other hand, is horrifying. I am appalled to find that this book appears on many student "recommended reading" lists! "Recommended" for what earthly reason?! It is shock writing, cheap and tawdry.Surely the reading public can set the bar way above this kind of pretentious trash! Is the review positive or negative?
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Title: A Beautiful masterpiece Review: I would have to give each episode 5 stars. This is a beautiful masterpiece. The acting is superb especially by Andrews and Irons. The production is one of a kind. I enjoyed this miniseries from start to finish. Granted there are parts that drag but it is still magnificent to look at. I am now going to read the book and hopefully the 2008 version will come to my town so I can see it. Is the review positive or negative?
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Title: Gary Braver has created a stylish thriller for the ages . Review: "Elixir" is a stylish and highly satisfying biomedical thriller about the creation of a veritable elixir -- a substance seemingly capable of prolonging life indefinitely. It is a suspenseful and fast-paced page-turner, exploring the moral and ethical -- and financial -- implications associated with the development and testing of a miracle drug that promises to prevent aging. Braver vividly delivers clever plot twists and engrossing characters in a well-written, well-crafted story that will make you think and will also scare you. "Elixir" just may make you reconsider any desire you may have had for eternal youth. I thouroughly enjoyed "Elixir," and highly recommend it; it's the best book I've read in a long time. Is the review positive or negative?
Positive
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Title: Great Film Review: I really enjoyed this film. I thought Tom Hanks & Michael Clarke Duncan along with the other cast members did a wonderful job. Mr. Jingles was the "best" :) Is the review positive or negative?
