Question: Title: fiction is not literature Product review: This novel is a slam-bang, hackneyed adventure story that focuses on a boring protagonist and stilted characterizations that are shallow and lacking any kind of soul. Bailey writes a simple novel for simple people more akin to a TV movie than an actual five-star novel. Lame one-liners abound in what passes for dialog and Bailey's descriptive ability provides little atmosphere as he keeps the plot speeding on so you don't actually think about what actually motivates these characters. Short chapters are often a symptom of poor writing (there are 30 in 180 pages of story) because the author has precious little substance to actually communicate to us about the situations which the characters are involved.Bottom line: a regular old dime-store novel that is not a timeless classic worthy of five stars. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
Answer: unflattering

Question: Title: Great subject made difficult to read Product review: Like another one of the reviewers, I have a four-year degree in English, and couldn't make it through this book (I managed to plod trough a lot of difficult "classics" in my life, but could not finish this book). Zen, as I understand it, revolves around simplifying one's life and shedding the burdens of the world. I didn't see that here. I think this author could cut this book down to 200 - 300 pages and make it a much better read. If an author can't make his point more concisely, he needs to employ a good editor or writing teacher to help him focus on the important points that need to go into the book and then to cut out the ideas that don't belong. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
Answer: unflattering

Question: Title: Bom bom bom Product review: Great song...can't wait to get the rest of the CD. By the way, I don't care what anyone says, including the band...that song is about rolling into you enemy's cities, crushing any resitance, and leaving the battle field with complete victory, because that's what you're trained to do. Yeah, and you can't drink, but neither can anyone in Iran or Saudi Arabia. Would you say this review depicts the product in a flattering or unflattering light?
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