Ques:Title: No Fear Shakespeare - Romeo and Juliet Review: I purchased this book for my freshman daughter, who is in Pre-AP English class. She says it has made reading and understanding Romeo and Juliet easy. Is the review positive or negative?

Ans:Positive
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Ques:Title: A Waste of Time to Read Review: The only good thing I can think to say for this book is that the writing is appealing. However, the scale of the misinformation on Shakers and farm life that this book includes is frankly astonishing. Why did Robert Newton Peck decide to include the bit about the family being Shakers? Moreover, why couldn't he have taken five minutes to research Shaker customs?Honestly, forget the "inappropriate content" in this book- it's marketing fabrication as realistic fiction.I suppose teachers think it helps us to get a sense of a different style of speaking. (Actually, my friend and I both noticed that the grammar gets noticably better in the course of the book for no apparent reason.)If you value your time, don't read it. If someone, such as your teacher or parent, is forcing you to read it, protest loudly. This book is a sheer waste of time. Is the review positive or negative?

Ans:Negative
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Ques:Title: Beautiful yet neglected opera Review: This recording of one of Ponchielli's "pre-Gioconda" operas is truly amazing. Reproduced from a live recording in 1979, the remastering alows for studio sound while retaining the dramatic intensity found mainly in a live performance. Special mention must be made of the prayer in Act I "Spirito creator su lui discendi". The soloists in this recording may not be as familiar as Domingo, Marton, etc. However, they bring this unjustly forgotten opera to life in a special way. It is the only other Ponchielli opera to be recorded and is a must for collectors. The only drawback is that there is no libretto or synopsis. Is the review positive or negative?

Ans:Positive
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Ques:Title: What happened? Review: Well, this CD sure isn't bad, but I am just as sure that everyone who likes the old Goldfinger won't like this radio-friendly rock attempt. Especially the "99 Luftballons" cover shows what Goldfinger is trying to do, earning money instead of playing ska-punk. Is the review positive or negative?

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