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Is this product review positive? Title: Read this book before you go to Japan Review: Before a recent trip to Japan, I read Kickboxing Geishas and was pleasantly surprised by the revealing perspective of the 21st Century Japanese woman. I was impressed by these fierce, funny, political, smart, innovative, rule breaking women and how they are dealing with the new challenges in contemporary Japanese society. I was even more impressed to meet some of them in person. Veronica Chambers has captured the complex realities of the modern Japanese woman still faced with rigid societal pressures and expectations. Her attention to the rich history, culture and language of Japan makes Kickboxing Geishas a great introduction to a fascinating world. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Beautiful and Cool Review: This is probably my favorite childrens' book of all time. The illustrations are so mint, you'll hardly be able to believe it. The best part is when Torchy flies to the city and gets blown away by the crazy mix of lights. I promise you'll love this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Homesick Review: This is a great series. The scenery is fantastic. If you have been to Scotland, think of the lands between Perth and Inverness. Tall mountains, deep lochs, lots of trees. The story always blends comedy and romance, with a wee dram of morals. The charecters are warm and friendly, all have a bit of baggage they carry, but who doesn't. Since this is no longer shown on PBS or BBC America, it's a must for your personal library Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good, solid fun Aaron Elkins Review: Fans of Aaron Elkins won't be disappointed. A light read but good on a rainy afternoon! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Honeymooning with the Skeleton Detective Review: Aaron Elkins always delivers a pleasantly engaging mystery. "Murder in the Queen's Armes" finds forensic anthropologist Gideon Oliver on honeymoon in England, where he is drawn into a bizarre series of crimes involving an archaeology excavation -- which culminate in two murders. Although a few of the plot twists can be seen from a mile away, at least one bit of danger to our intrepid hero and his new wife is a real white-knuckle terror, and the denoument is quite satisfactory. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Beginners guide to amateur cameras Review: It's a good thing I reviewed it in a book store or I'd be selling my copy also. This is good for amateurs that are breaking into digital. And, for those that want a source other than their buddies or a web list of people that don't know. It will take you past the initial hurdles and get you some pocket prints to share. Professionals need not apply. You'll learn as much from picking up your new pro digital and using it for a couple of days. It is neither a Photoshop book for photographers nor an advanced digital photography source. It is an inexpensive book for having 300 color pictures, and they are adequate quality for digital photo samples for amateurs to aspire to. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Digital Camera Solutions Review: I bought this book based on the glowing Amazon reviews. I started with the book's basic definitions. The book says that "A pixel is the smallest unit used to make an image on a computer." Used by whom? I skip to Dots per inch (dpi) and find "dpi is a simple term than tends to be confused with image size. Dots per inch is an important characteristic of both output and input devices." I still have no idea what the author is talking about and go to the referred image size and find "Image size is usually expressed in terms of inches or pixels." I hope the books gets better because it can't get worse. ... Jim Hagan Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Problems, not solutions Review: All the glowing reviews of this book here at the Amazon site prompted me to buy it. What a disappointment. Lots of information, but not complete enough on any subject to be useful. An example (on page 167): "To make a print that truly looks like a watercolor, you need to begin with a digital image that has certain characteristics." But the author doesn't tell us what those characteristics are! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent overview of digital photography issues! Review: This is really a book for the beginner or intermediate photographer just hopping into digital photography - not for the professional looking for the latest technical improvements in the industry. This book helps you get your act together and make the plunge into this new and fast growing technology. Even the most knowledegeable amateur can pick up some new tips - Greg pointed out some basics like keeping your best pics as "read-only" files. File organization, how to buy a camera, managing and storing files, turning digital images into print, and just plain basic computer management of the whole digital photography process is what this book is all about. Many of us need to read this before we get embroiled in the techy issues of this new industry. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great for learning what you can do with a digital camera Review: After having a digital camera for a couple of months, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what could be done with digital photos--NOT! This book gives you dozens of ideas about how to use your digital photos. It lists all kinds of software, hardware, and services to make it easy for you to do what you learn can be done. If you have a consumer level digital camera and you want to know whay you can do with your digital photos, then this is the book you'll want to have. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Neat little knife Review: I am a big fan of Shun cutlery in general, and this knife's shape and scalloped blade intrigued me, so I did what anyone would do, I ordered it for my wife as a Christmas present! It works great on lots of different items, from crusty bread to tomatoes, to cutting the hard rind off of butternut squash. It is a little short to use as a traditional bread knife, but on smaller loaves, it will saw right through thick crusts. It is a niche product for sure, but if you are looking to round out your arsenal of knives, this one makes a good addition. It will never replace a good traditional chef's knife or a santoku style blade, but that's not what it is about. We've been very happy with this one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What a wonderful knife! Review: This was my first Shun knife purchase but it won't be my last!I was raised with Henckels and Wusthofs so I was more accustomed to the western chef knives, the weight and cutting power. But I wanted to give some of the Japanese knives a chance and this was a great first choice. It does take a little getting used to compared to the western knives. It is much lighter but it feels sharper, so it really reacts more to the slicing motion than the slight chopping motion that I have normally used. But it is like a metal lightsaber, it just melts through tomatoes.The fact that this is also useable for spreading mayo or anything else that comes out of a jar on the bread and can then cut the veggies is a bonus.Very nice knife, and very unique, this would be a great first Shun for your collection if you are on the fence. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: NO MORE SHUN KNIVES FOR US Review: I bought our first Shun knife for my husband and was so happy and excited to start his collection of quality expensive knives. Boy, did I make a mistake in choosing the Shun. We now have three Shun knives and they are all chipping away at the blade and they rust. If I was using these knives to cut bone or cement blocks I would understand the damage but we only use the knives on veggies and chicken breasts. I did some research on the internet to see if others were having the same problem and they are. Save yourself the headache and stay away from the Shun. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: good, but not a primary knife Review: This is very sharp and works great for chopping soft vegetables and other things that a rocking motion is useful for. Although it works great for that and does a wonderful job when preparing stir fry, a regular chef's knife is much more useful and I tend to grab one of those rather than this, especially if I have numerous things to chop (like nuts and meat as well as the vegetables). If you have the space and money, it is a nice addition. Otherwise, skip it and stick with a good chef's knife. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: waist pack benefits Review: i love the bag. it is sturdy and strong without too many compartments thus not to much zipper and small in size. my husband wears it everyday even on special occasions. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Why... Review: Why, Angel, WHY!? She was great in No Secrets - all of No Secret's songs are positive and cheerful, but all of her new songs are just bad. They're really cliche, and they talk about stuff like girls who use boys and dumb stuff like that. Also, she has another album where she's wearing a jacket but no shirt, her hair looks awful, and her songs have a lot of bad stuff. I'd love her if she'd stuck with No Secrets, or at least they're cheerful style of music, but now, she's awful! Oh, No Secrets, where art thou? I mean, I loved No Secrets cause all they're songs were good and clean, but Angel by herself is not. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I expected better Review: After I heard, "Just The Way I Am" I was expecting better out of this album, but this album is very teeny bopper! Instead of this, buy "Stripped" by Christina Aguilera. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I believe in Angel, I believe in this cd!! Review: 1. Believe In Angels 10/10 This is a pretty song dance!!2. Lessons In Love 10/10 A song R&B;, very nice!!3. Wild Guess 9/10 A pretty song with sound pop/rock!!4. Once Upon Our Time 10/10 This is a wonderful song!!5. Chinese Whispers 10/10 Originally sound!!6. Mama's Little Girl 5/10 I don't like this song!!!7. Just The Way I Am 10/10 A wonderful single, very hit!!8. Three Small Words 10/10 A very good song !!9. Angel 10/10 OK, Angel have a beautiful voice!!10. Love Is 10/10 Good song, is a perfect single!!11. To Forgive You 10/10My favoruite song,a wonderful music!!.12. You Release Me 9/10 A original song!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Same Sound as Before Review: I thought maybe on her own Angel would bring a different feel and sound to her music but she still sounds like she is leading a bunch of 5 year olds through a kindergarten parade. None of the songs have that special sound that captivates you like "Toxic" by Britney it sounds like some little kid wrote the songs. Good try but try again please!!!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: It's all hype, folks! Review: From the moment I found out that Angel had left her four lame friends of No Secret I was excited. The most talented and attractive member of the band was going solo. It all looked so promising too. Her website had clips and videos of Angel doing some awesome material, so I expected the album to be that and more. WRONG! Drawn in by songs sampled on her website like How Can I Lie, Speed Seduction & Love Song With A Twist, I bought the album knowing these songs weren't on there. I didn't care though because I thought if those awesome songs didn't make the album, then the songs on the album must be even better. WRONG AGAIN! The album is poor! There are only about 4 or 5 decent songs, depending on your taste. The rest are heavy on the pop , love and cheese factor. Oh how I wish I could have my money back! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Really Bad!! Review: I went to a concert of hers at my school and i thought she was horrible and you could defintely tell that she lip-syncs. Lets just say that music isn't your thing Angel Faith if that is your name. Get a life and i recommend you not to sing anymore Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very Impressive Review: Angel's debut album did nothing but shock me. All the songs and lyrics are very meaningful and captivating. Angel has one of the most incredible voices I've ever heard either; definitely having a voice of an Angel. Me being a huge fan of No Secrets, I was definitely going to get this album no matter what. But the album was definitely better than expected. She does not lip sync, Angel Faith is her real name, and she IS a very good role model. Do not believe everything you hear. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Believe In Angels!!!!! Review: This CD was GREAT. Hope that there will be more CDs! It is a great CD hear are my ratings for the songs:1-5Believe In Angels- 5Lessons In Love- 3 (who is that singing with her??)Wild Guess- Dance song but GREAT 4Once Upon Our Time- 5Chinese Whispers- Has a great twist of pop in it 5Mama's Little Girl-5Just The Way I am- 5 One of the best on the album!Three Small Words- 4Angel- 5 It is a sweet song (to me)Love Is- 5You Release Me- 5 This one is great. Good to listen to if you are about to go out with your friends or when you are down. Its GREAT! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I've Got Faith! Review: Her last name could be Faith for a reason! Once you hear Angel belt out the first note of the CD, you know she really is an angel that you can have faith in! I usually don't like every song on a CD but this is one of those rare cases where I love every single song! The CD includes Angel's hit single, Just The Way I Am, as well as other great and unique songs. Former member of the girl group No Secrets, Angel is now rockin' it solo, and when I say rockin' I mean it! She's an inspiration to young girls everywhere, and couldn't be sweeter! Just looking at her, you can tell she is nice. Check out Angel Faith's CD Believe In Angels, Believe In Me. You won't regret it! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: She delivers again. No big surprise there! Review: With her usual grace and compassion, Mary Higgins Clark's book The Second Time Around explores the mind of a mass killer; in fact, a good part of the book is told from his point of view. It's a complicated plot with everything spinning off from a corporate crime committed by a character who then dies in a small plane crash. As is usual with her books - indeed most mysteries, there is the sense of a clock ticking as the book nears its end: will the culprit be caught before...whatever?Very well done, and a classic Higgins plot line. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What's happened to MHC? Review: I purchased this new hardback "Second Time Around" by MHC and was really looking forward to the read. MHC, in my opinion, is one of the finest authors of today. I have several of her novels that I've thoroughly enjoyed. She's a very talented lady. BUT, something is amiss with this book. It didn't even sound like the same author at various times in the book. One part would be flowing with extremely well-written prose, and then all of a sudden it was like WOW, where did she go and who's writing this book anyway? The plot wasn't her usual, the writing style definitely wasn't up to her usual, and I thought her characters were weak. None of this is like the MHC I've read before. Guess we all have bad days and good days. Better luck with the next one, Mary. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: disappointing Review: As an avid Mary Higgins Clark fan, I was totally enthusiastic about this latest book. But there has been a steady downfall in the quality of her fiction, and it has culminated in this one. The book is slow, predictable and not at all gripping. The plot is exagerated. What I used to love about her work was that I could easily relate to her characters, that is what made it so believable and gripping. This book is about rich and powerful people, and bad things and twists of fate that happen to them..I mean come on..she can do way better than that.My suggestion..if you MUST read it, borrow it from someone..don't bother buying it Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Outside the Strike Zone Review: This was my first MHC novel, and perhaps it was not the best one to start off with. But, given that the issue of medical research fraud interests me, I thought I'd give it a read.MHC probably spends more time talking about what her main character had for lunch than any sort of believable medical research (fraudulent or not), so I assume (very unkindly) that it was a plot device to make this novel different from all the others she has written. By the time I was done, I was thinking that I might have just read an outline for a "Murder, She Wrote" episode.So, I did not find the plot to be particularly innovative, the medical information to be particularly well-researched, or the obligatory tension-building scenes to be... well, anything but obligatory. If there was a bin for "Pulp Suspense", this would fill it nicely.Two stars for the fact I was able to finish it without throwing it out in disgust. But there were moments..... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: MHC Needs to take a break Review: This was the most boring MHC book to date. I thought I would NEVER get it finished. I guess she is running out of ideas, either that or retire!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Really Disappointing Review: Mary Higgins Clark is one of my favorite authors and I always look forward to each new book. Her last book, Daddy's Little Girl was somewhat disappointing; this book is extremely disappointing. The book is poorly written and contains some major plot flaws. As an example, one of the main characters, Ned Cooper, suffers from an infected, burned hand that is featured prominently in the first half of the book. However, once the injury has served its purpose in advancing the plot, it is never mentioned again. One day, Ned's hand is so swollen and painful he can't use it. The very next day, Ned is back to shaving, emailing, etc without any difficulty. I found flaws like this to be very distracting. I also found the basic medical and financial sabotage plot to be rather implausible. Let's hope Mary Higgins Clark returns to her full potential in her next book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointing Review: This book was so not the usual Mary Higgins Clark mystery novel. I had to force myself to continue reading it as there was no pull at all and really no excitement to the story. Hopefully her next novel will be back to her great writing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: First Book Club book - BC Review: I was told many good things about MHC but this book seemed to be the worst one to read to begin knowing Clark. The story was too scattered for me jumping from one character to another and there were many characters yet not enough information on the important aspects of the story. Was a disappointment to me as well as a very flat ending. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very disappointed Review: I've read all of MHC's novels and always look forward to purchasing her latest thriller. Usually I can read her book in a day instead it was a huge struggle just to read a single chapter. I found it to be boring and at times very confusing. I thought the ending was going to be more exciting but instead it ended abruptly. Overall, this book was a disappointment. I hope her next book is better than this novel. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Second time around Review: I was disappointed in this book. I thought is got boring at times, and the plot thin. I have so enjoyed most of her other books, but felt this one fell short. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This is not the old Mary Higgins Clark Review: I have read all of her books and found her to be an excellent writer, especially her earlier books. But this new novel of hers is boring and repetative. It was a type of a story that you kept reading hoping that the ending would be spectacular. But sorry to say it was just as dull as the rest of the book.If you are MHC fan, expect to be disappointed Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Flat and Unconvincing Review: A financial advice columnist becomes a crack investigative crime reporter overnight . . . the plot hinges on research--conducted by only one person years ago--by a physician who has discovered 'vaccines' that cure cancer and also multiple sclerosis . . . nearly all the characters put up little or only token resistance to talking to a member of the media . . . the reporter uses the same argument to convince everyone to talk to her (gets boring) and always wears pant suits . . . the characters are fairly shallow--developed only as far as necessary for the plot.And by the middle of the book I had guessed correctly who the bad guy was--the modus operandi was only slightly surprising.Yawn Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Bor-ing! Review: This book is a big bore! I am forcing myself to finish it b/c I have no other reading material right now. Clark might be a good authur, but she doesn't prove it with this book. If you want to try a Clark novel then try one that has greater than 4 stars. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not my usual Mary Higgins Clark Review: This book didn't do it for me. I have all the MHC books and this is the first one that has disappointed me. It read more like a Carol Higgins Clark book than a Mary Higgins Clark book. I'm hoping the next one works better. I like having an author on whom I can depend. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: a very poor read Review: This is the second story of MHC's that I have read. I picked it up upon a recommendation, and I'm sorry that I did.MHC shows a lack of understanding for the subject matter. Her insights into medicine (vaccines are preventive therapy, not treatments), the pharmaceutical industry, pharmaceutical development, and large business operations are way off the mark. Her poor understanding makes this story unbelievable as it unfolds.A good writer researches their topic. Sadly, MHC did not take the time and effort to do so. Because of that, her story comes off more as a bad soap opera than a mystery. If the reader is looking for a good mystery that is well written, I would recommend that they pick up any of Michael McGarrity's books instead. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: She's lost it Review: I used to enjoy Mary Higgins Clark immensely and rushed for every new book as soon as it came out, but it seems Ms. Higgins Clark has lost her "bite". The past few (for instance, the one I'm reading now "The Second Time Around") has none of the her "page turner, edge-of-your-seat" thrills that her past books have had. In fact, I can't remember the last book I read that I really enjoyed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: My first and last MHC Novel Review: I decided to give MHC a try because the premise to this book seemed exciting. Boy, was I wrong!!! This is one of the worst books I've ever read....The language is so elemental and simplistic, even a 12-year old could've written this!I got tired of the heroine's silly first-person narrative (in particular, when she describes how people look and how the places she visits are decorated) and her "can't do anything wrong" luck as she goes around interviewing an endless parade of characters who seemed cut out of cardboard like herself.The story is boring and repetitive - nothing exciting happens in the first 200 pages (I must confess I've given up and stopped reading). Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Carol Higgins Clark? Review: This book is so badly written and ill plotted that I turned to the cover and flyleaf twice to be sure it wasn't co-written by MHC's daughter. For example, how many times must the author describe Carley's outfits as "having been bought at an end of the season sale"? The "feel good" ending was over the top. If MHC truly wrote every word of this one, she needs to take a breather and spend time in developing a story, plot and characters with some originality. She is becoming a her own mimic. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: MH Clark loses a long-time reader Review: I have not read Ms. Clark's last two books because she wrote them in the first person and I do not read novels in the first person. I think that the reader loses the perspective of all but the lead character. Call me odd; you'd probably be correct but I'm so disappointed at this change by Ms. Clark. I'll miss her since I always anxiously awaited her next work. I'll always wonder why she changed. I always say: if it isn't broke; don't fix it!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poor writing - and no suspense Review: I made it through the book - thus, I'll give it 2 stars, but the level of writing is simply unforgivable for a woman of MHC's talent. Maybe she is just out of touch, but the "slacks" outfit descriptions alone are enough to undermine the reader's belief in the main character as a real person. This book never scares you the way the vintage MHC books did, and even when the slightly less obvious villains emerged, I felt nothing. The reviewer who felt like this was a "Murder, She Wrote" plot was dead on. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointed in MHC Review: Like one of the previous reviewers I checked the book jacket twice to make sure I was reading a Mary Higgins Clark book. I have read everything she has ever written, which is why I read this book, even though it was written mostly in first person form. I should have saved myself the time. I am use to her main male and female characters having chemistry and being so well written about that I feel as if I know them by the end of the book. No so here. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very Disappointed Review: I have read all of MHC books & was extremely disappointed in this one. The plot was thin, unexciting & often boring. She wrote this one in the Carol Higgins Clark style, not the Mary Higgins Clark style.She is one of the few authors that I automatically buy in hardback as soon as it comes out, but now I will only buy her books in paperback if at all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very disappointing Review: I have read all of MHC's books and I would swear on a stack of them that she did not write this book. It just isn't her style at all. It was sporadic, poorly written, the characters lacked the usual development, and the plot was boring. I am so disappointed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent Book Series!!!!! Review: We own both volumes of these character training books. They are both excellent at describing each character quality. My kids LOVE them. Even my 2 year old! The stories just click with them. They really like volume two better cause the stories are more for thier age. It is out of print but you can google "out of print" books and this title.The pages look boring and colorless. I really thought my 2 and 3 year old would not be interested. I was so wrong. I think it is another aspect that helps them imagine more than be entertained by pictures. In fact I have copied the pages to certain stories for them to color. They think that is great. This is a book series I will be hanging on to for a long time. I hope to read them to my grandchildren one day (a long time from now). Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Character Building Tool for Younger Kids Review: I really like this book. Each character trait has a story that illustrates that trait in the Bible, at home, at school and at play. The stories are very simple to read and it is a great book to use for younger children. The book gives the definition of each trait as well as a Scripture verse that the kids can memorize it. Our kids really like this book and we have enjoyed using it to teach them Godly charactr traits. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Tall on tales, short on insight Review: How ironic that a writer whose Achilles Heel was character development should have a biography that suffers from the same malaise. I don't think I've ever finished such a long biography with so little insight into the inner workings of the subject. This book is remarkably shallow, spending page after page discussing Adams' projects but precious little space analyzing who Douglas Adams was and what made him tick. Even non sci fi fans are familiar with the chatty, insecure, name-dropping public persona Adams portrayed, but I was hoping this book would look far beyond that. Sadly, it does not, and thus showcases a man who is as one-dimensional and underdeveloped as the characters who inhabit his novels. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Don't Buy This Book! Review: I bought this book on a whim in a used bookstore for $9 dollars becauseof the inviting picture of Douglas Adams on the cover. (Sadly now I see I could have boughtit for 92 cents on Amazon, though it probably isn't worth that, especially if you include the mailing fees.)I love Douglas Adams. M. J. Simpson...seems to not exactly HATE Douglas Adams. butclearly loathes him...taking every opportunity to call him "a liar", "weak", stealing from Monty Python--etc, etc. Ow! Lots and lots of lists of people and titles and dates of things that don't matter.A strange, sad, dull, book.The only part of redeeming value is the foreword by Neil Gaiman, who clearly was fond of Douglas Adams as the rest of his readers were, except for the Author of this Biography...odd that.Instead of selling this book back to the used bookstore, or depositing it at the local thrift store, I will toss it into the trash, so no one else will mistake the bookcover for a good, warm read of Mr. Adams. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Tedious. Review: I love Doug Adams' writing, and was hoping to learn about him as a writer and a person. I think I might have been better served to choose Neil Gaiman's "Don't Panic" for this instead.I found this book to be rather tedious. I wanted to come away from the book with insight into Douglas's beliefs, personality, and inner workings, but instead, I came away with a head full of dates and statistics and names names names names names.I forced myself to keep reading, but really didn't find the book interesting until the last couple of chapters. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Reheated Review: Like many books of this type, Simpson's is content to reheat the same tired tales while giving little (if any) fresh insight into the man behind the curtain. While not a complete waste of time, it is a complete waste of money. Don't give this hitcher a lift. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Ideal Yoga Practice Music Review: It was dumb luck to find this CD for $1 on a thrift store stack among scratched copies of Kenny G and The Backstreet Boys... It's a very satisfying collection of perky, rhythmic grooves and evocative instrumentals. I've played it over and over for the past couple of weeks and it's rich enough to withstand the overexposure. It's good background music for yoga practice, as well as for enhancing the drive to and from work. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Better than nothing, but not much Review: My nephew has a 2001 Buick Lesabre that seems to be developing one mechanical problem after another. I suspect it's related to him taking the car to a "guy who works on cars" who installed a subwoofer and amp and evidently spliced the wiring into the computer wiring harness. What a dunce! Anyway, my nephew needed help replacing a couple of sensors on the engine so I needed a source for locating them. This book looked like it might satisfy that need. I soon realized I need a factory service manual and this is not an FSM. It covers so many models and such a wide model year range, it's a poor substitute. Autozone sells these Haynes manuals, but they're shrink-wrapped so you can't see just how limited they are. Live and learn. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Don't Let Them Fool You Review: Most people never bothered to listen to Deee-Lite's work following World Clique, yet they find it normal to label Deee-Lite as a one hit wonder. I say, forget about Groove is in the Heart and think of Deee-Lite as a no hit wonder and just enjoy their albums not giving a damn about what the critics said. Who cares about hits?What you need to know about this album is that it contains messages on various social issues on quite a few of the tracks. The rest of the songs are about love. If you're okay with that, the music is great anyway.If you listened to the World Clique album and you've wondered what Deee-Lite had to offer next, you'll definately love this album. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: My personal favorite. Review: "Infinity Within" seems to be the least liked of their three albums, but I actually play it the most. They did get a little preachy on this album, but the music is still there. Plus, I don't mind thinking once in a while. "Runaway" and "I Wont Give Up" are both excellent tracks, and I find it hard to believe they didn't make the "Best Of". The rest is all good, but the best song here also has the longest title, "I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer". And as intended, all their albums will leave you with one overall feeling, that "Love Is Everything". Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not so delightful Review: Deee Lite is a fun group and they make good party music. This album, though, is quite inferior to "World Clique" in my opinion. I was disappointed by it when I ought it nearly 15 years ago and I listened to it again after many years recently and still found it lacking, though can't say exactly why. If you like this group's sound (and I do) "World Clique" is simply a much better album. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent Christian Rock Album Review: There are lots of reasons why this album is great. The voice on this kid is infectious and the lyrics and music are a superb mixture of melancholy and jubilant. Definitely a great debut album that any lover of Christian music (or rock music in general) should own. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Misleading title Review: The title is misleading: this 29 page e-book doesn't describe business models - instead, the author simply provides brief descriptions of what each of 37 Internet-related companies sells, and vaguely how well (financially) it or its founder is doing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: i thought it was kinda silly Review: i thought this would be quiz questions and trivia questions and things like that but it wasnt. there were some neat pictures and things but not anything to really quiz me on "what i know about the king of rock and roll" like the title says. it was kinda misleading Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: one word: L A M E Review: i should have read all the reviews not just the first one. i didnt like this book at all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I have to agree with the other customer. This book is bad. Review: I am an Elvis fan and got this book as a gift for my birthday. I'm sure a lot of work went into it, but it's not actually an Elvis quiz book. At least I didn't have to pay for it, so I suppose it could have been worse. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: uh . . .Can i get my money back? Review: this book wasn't very good at all. it's like most of the stuff is for little kids. i just dont like doing search-a-words and haven't since about fourth grade. i thought it was weak. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: if you are a third grader, you may like this Review: but I actually am an adult and anybody who says this is "packed with information" or anything else like that is either stupid or just sucking up to the authors. this is nothing but a collection of word searches, crosswords and jumbles and was about the biggest waste of my time and $$ that I can recall. this type of junk doesn't test your elvis knowledge, it tests your ability to find "dont be cruel" spelled backwards and surrounded by a bunch of other letters (how is that supposed to show how much i know about the king?). too bad that zero stars wasn't an option Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: i won't get suckered again Review: This is the THIRD repackaging of the SAME book I purchased from Contemporary Books almost 10 years ago. They released it with a different title last year and have done the same thing this year. It wasn't even that good the first time. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: One of the great trivia books Review: Not just a great book on Elvis, but one of the best books of its kind. Everything you always wanted to know about Elvis and more. Pictures are one of the best things about the book and add immensely to it. A fantastic book to have at parties. Just leave it out on your coffee table and see how impressed your friends are with your wealth of knowledge about The King of Rock and Roll. Definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Elvis. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Forever Elvis Review: This quiz book was really informative, yet fun to do at the same time. It kept me very busy one long Sunday afternoon. For the really true Elvis-fan this book is a must-have!! I must admit that I didn't get all the answers at once, but kept coming back to fill in the blanks! The questions are asked in a variety of ways (e.g. crossword, blockword etc.) so that you never get bored or unduly frustrated! Each chapter deals with different aspects of Elvis' career; you are tested not only on your knowledge of his music, but also of his movies. So, if you're a true Elvis fan (like me!!!) you'll buy this book and keep it aside for that lazy Sunday afternoon! Oh, and don't forget to use a pencil ... just in case you make an error, then you won't spoil that precious Elvis quiz book!!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Rating Impairment? This can help! Review: Because the Guides have changed so dramatically, this book is a "must have" for those who need a primer on impairment ratings. The book is filled with helpful information that illustrates the difference between the AMA Guides: 4th edition and the AMA Guides: 5th edition. Professionals who must rate impairments or understand ratings should purchase this book; they will find themselves reaching for it again and again. As an attorney, I find it invaluable. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sweet Exorcist/Got to Find a Way Review: The Music was classic Curtis, It had his poignant soul stirring rhythm and his deep and relevant social themes. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Christian Family in Nazi Germany Review: The black spider is a reference to the Nazi Swastika. The book is about a Mennonite family who struggles to stay loyal to Christ in the midst of a hostile government. The book covers the period 1940-1946, and concludes with several short chapters in what seems to be the 1980s.Gerhard and Esther Claussen try to hide a Jewish girl in their home, but their Nazi housekeeper turns her in to the Gestapo. The story then skips ahead to the end of the war when the family is forced from their home by the incoming Allies.There are some touching and heartwrenching scenes throughout the book, and the last chapter will give you chills.I liked it very much. It is easy to read, and will hold your attention. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Black Spider Over Tiegenhof Review: I thought I'd read this book in my spare time....Black Spider is a compelling story, I couldn't put it down. Yoder has done a very good job on it. It is a fascinating story about a phase of W. W. II that few readers have ever encountered. Once you start reading the book, you can't put it down. Wayne C. Lee, author of 56 western novels. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: ShopSmith Commercial Review: I bought this and Vol.#2 from Amazon's site but from the cheaper alternative Do It Yourself Videos....man I'm sure glad I did. I can't comment on Vol.#2 as #1 is nothing but a bad sales pitch for the shopsmith,I just turned it off after skimming through the first 5 chapters,still have Vol.#2 in the wrapper. I'm sure glad I only paid about $10.00 to get them as they're not even worth that. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not what I expected Review: This is an instruction video on building a cabinet, not general woodworking. I wanted something to explain the tools and what they are used for. They do use the shopsmith and I suspect this is an old VHS tape converted to DVD so it's outdated.But on the good side, it does a good job on how to build a basic cabinet. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointing for the money Review: As noted by other reviewers, You should own a shopsmith or equivilent for these videos. I got them from a reseller and I am glad I did. I have many DVD's and wood working videos. You can see my other reviews. These are commercially made, but slightly deceptive????Many others to choose from, depends on what type of woodworking you are doing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Plasma TV Review: The company NEVER sent it, finally refunded my money, treated me badly, would never give a phone # or respond. Amazon, so far, had done NOTHING!I would rate it a ZERO, but Amazon MAKES you check at least the first star! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: most difficult tyre to fit in the world! Review: I concur with various reviewers of this tyre... It is the most difficult tyre to mount that I have ever come across. So far I have broken 3x tyre levers and 4x inner tubes trying to fit it! AND i still haven't managed to get it on without a leaking inner tube!I then tried to put my other tyre back on and it went on with no hassles what-so-ever.Seems to me that continental have no idea how big a wheel rim actually is.It is totally ridiculous... Buy at your peril.once on (albeit with leaking inner tube) it is quiet and does not get hot on the trainer. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: tough to mount Review: The reviews are right on, I blew four tubes getting it on my wheel the first time, so thinking its me and my lack of patience, I went to my LBS and had them mount it, only to have it blow another tube after one training session.Now, I'm fairly adept at changing my regular tires and tubes with no levers or other tools anywhere, anytime, so to me the problem is that the tire is too small for any rim, just a little larger would make a world of difference. But thats not going to happen so I would avoid this tire and buy yourself a cheap one for half the price. You'll be able to ride in a few minutes, rather than days after having to go buy new tubes. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gorgeous and gentle music to inspire Review: This CD is somehow both relaxing and invigorating at the same time. The melodies are gentle and beautiful. I listen to it in the morning and it helps me wake up an become alert without coffee. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: At last a transfer that is magnificent! Review: Doll Face has seen so many releases that feature poor quality vision and sound - but not anymore!!!! This release is both brilliant in vision and sound. To improve the sound you can isolate the soundtrack - do so and you get 21st Century quality sound - absolutely brilliant. Thank you so much 20th Century Fox - this is the way old movies should be released - tender loving care and magnificent transfers!!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: DON`T BUY THIS MOVIE. Review: I urge anyone who even thinks about it not to buy this movie. Its so bad it was difficult to give it 1 star.Being a great fan of Perry Como, and being brought up in the 50`s with nothing but happy memories of his TV shows i was waiting for this movie to be released. It was never released it escaped. The quality is awful, the sound is bad and the picture the same. I should have known better what else can you expect from Alpha Video. I know it was a budget price but i expected something better than this. I watched half an hour and threw it in the trash in disgust. Lets hope one day will see a better quality copy appear and also a release of Words and Music which also featured Mr C. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Frustration! Review: The order never came, even well after the expected due date. Emailed seller twice with no response. Emailed Amazon for assistance. Received email next day that product was in the mail, arrived a week later. Although I received what I paid for, the trouble wasn't worth it. I will never buy from this seller again. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not the Feature Film Review: Please note that this is not an All-Region version of the 2003 film "To Kill a King", rather it is an English Civil War Documentary by the same name.(It's not even a good documentary at that...very one-sided and anti-Royalist.) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good family movie Review: I really liked this movie. I think Tim Allen really does a good job at acting like a dog. (my yard! my yard! my yard! my yard! MY YARD!) It was a lot of fun to watch this with my family. Definitely will be added to my video library in the near future :-) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: shaggy dog Review: this movie is just down right funny and worth buying if you like funny and family values this is a movie for you Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Shaggy Dog Review: This movie was very disturbing to me,I did'nt like seeing the freaky animals in cages.The frog with the dog head bothered me.I don't recommend this movie for small children as they would take it too serious. There were some funny parts and Tim Allen played a very good role. I am an animal lover and I don't like seeing any kind of mistreatment of animals even if it is a movie. Now I know why this movie never came to my local theatre. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A real woofer Review: I was on a plane from Shanghai to Bangkok -- stop drooling -- and I was reading a book. On the TV, I saw Tim Allen chasing an orange cat. In the course of the chase, he dropped down from two legs to four. The effects, I'll admit right up front, were great. This looked far better than the old 70s (I think) version called THE SHAGGY D.A., which I haven't seen. But even so, it sucks. I didn't need sound or subtitles, and I didn't need but 5 or 10 minutes to figure out that it sucks. True sucking is like that. (Yeah, I saw the bit with the Scrabble board. "I am Dad." Whoop dee freaking doggy doo.) It's possible we underestimate Tim Allen's ability as an actor, perhaps because THE SANTA CLAUSE was so unforgivably bad. But even so, this movie sucks. Sometimes life is just that simple. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Awesome Family Fun!!! Review: This is an awesome remake! In my opinion, it's funnier and better than the original. Tim Allen does an awesome job at being a dog. It kind of reminds me of Freaky Friday. When a 300-year-old dog bites a deputy district attorney named Dave Douglas, Dave is turned into a dog. His family thinks he's busy with work. When he turns into a dog, he finally sees what their lives are like when his kids are at school, or thinking about getting a tattoo. When he turns back human, his wife doesn't believe his story, and tries to prove that Dr. Kozak is testing on animals. If you love comedy, Tim Allen, and dogs, you'll love THE SHAGGY DOG!!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good family show Review: This is a good movie for the family and provides good entertainment to those of all ages. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Boring Review: I took my younger sibblings to see it because I thought that since Tim Allen is in it, it will be really funny. Well not really so I was bored about 30 minutes into it. It is very predictable the entire way though. The only reason I gave it two stars is because I think there explanation about why he turns into a dog was ate least creative. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Absolutely Fantastic fusion music!!! Review: WOW, WOW WOW!!!! Need I say more. I've never ever listened to anything so melodious and beautiful like Sky Kisses Earth. The music is amazingly soothing and absolutely fantastic. Several of my friends loved it. Would have given 10 stars. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good music Review: A good fusion of the light classical Indian music with Western music. The musicians have produced a CD that retains the individual characteristics of each form without sounding forced. Very melodious. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sky Kisses Earth Review: Save your money. In the genre, this is at the low end. No variety, no dynamics, no creativity. Actually irritating to listen to at points. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Creative Cadenzas Review: As usual with Levin/Hogwood Mozart recordings, this one is definitely a keeper. The concerto No. 5 gets off to a thrilling start, and this cd never really lets down after that. Perhaps the best track on the entire disc is the opening movement of No. 16, but there is something to please every Mozart buff here. The liner notes are also very well done, including the explanation offered by Robert Levin of why (and how) he improvises his cadenzas, and for you critics out there, he blatantly states that what he plays can never even approach what Mozart did. Still, Levin comes closer to achieving what these magnificent concertos sounded like more than two centuries ago than probably any other living performer today. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Best served to Otaku, but good eats for all ^_^ Review: This has got to be one of the nuttiest anime I have ever seen. Nothing is sacred or safe from parody, and I think many of you will like it like that. Some have said that the Excel's voice is too irritating, and I'll admit she's made me wince, but it also fits her character perfectly. You'll just love the way she sings the praises of ACROSS (the secret organization of which she is a member) with all the enthusiasm of a stormtrooper. Along with her anemic partner Hyatt, Excel blunders into mission after mission to further ACROSS's agenda of taking over the....wait for it....*CITY*! Mwhahahahah, gotta start small after all, wouldn't want to get ahead of ourselves now would we? Excel Saga is a trip into one huge parody of Japanese and (to a somewhat smaller extent) American pop culture, and an excellent addition to this Otaku's collection.Hail Ilpalazzo! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Kotono Mitsuishi again in perfect form Review: Excel Saga is one of those anime shows you dare not take the slightest bit seriously. "Hey, Excel, what are you going to do now that you've graduated?" "ACROSS!! ACROSS!! ACROSS!!!" She even sounded like Sailor Moon in that opening scene, though I doubt even Usagi was ever this scatterbrained. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Pretty hilarious, but the English track screeches too much Review: I'm not an Anime old-timer, I've only seen a handful of things. I encountered a budget copy of the first Excel Saga, and found the gags pretty darn entertaining. These disks would be REALLY great if Excel's voice track was toned down just a little. It can get pretty tiresome to have to concentrate so hard on the screeching rapid-fire dialog to make sure I can make out what she's saying. The dialog is generally pretty hilarious, but just a little too over-the-top to the point that it borders on the fingernails-on-the-blackboard effect. Looks like the production company has the problem in general as well, as I also picked up Puni Puni Poemy by them and it has pretty much the same problem. The main character's dialog track borders on torture, and is pretty much a constant feature... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Well, the dub. Review: I unfortunately have to agree with the reviewer that pegged the dub on this. I usually watch the dub first to get the plot down and then the sub on subsequent viewings (or the dub if I'm eating!) The point is this: the voice actress for Excel is SO shrill that after two episodes I had already gained a blazing headache. I really, really wanted to like this anime. After all, who wants to waste money? I'm going to try the sub after I submit this, but if your the kind of person who prefers dubs, you might want to come packing ear plugs. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The Saga Begins.... Review: For twenty plus years I've been addicted to Anime, and this one right here is possibly the funniest one I've ever seen. It is the "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" of anime. If you like twisted humor you must have it.P.S.- Dog doesn't taste all that bad! (...Joking!) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Incredible... Review: This has to be one of the funniest shows ever, and definatley the funniest anime ever.It is so random and insane and bizarre, but also extremley well done. Great animation and character design.I think it's rather stupid to give away huge peices of the show like most of the reviewers seem to do, so I won't say anything about it except this:If you don't know much at all about anime, this will not be very funny at all to you. The more you know about anime and japanese culture, the better this is. It is also NOT FOR KIDS. I can't stress this enough, what with all the...parents out there buying anime for their little kids because they don't know what anime can be like and how appropriate it is for what age groups.But anyway, I love it. It's my favorite anime. Answer:
Yes