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Is this product review positive? Title: Didn't Hold My Attention Review: I fail to see what all the rave was about regarding this book. This is the third book I have read from Oprah's book club, and so far, none of them have succeeded in keeping me interested. Books with storylines which switch back and forth from past to present are hard to follow, and this one was no exception. I bought this book at the same time I bought Kaye's other book, Ellen Foster, figuring I would read them one after another. However, I have not yet been able to bring myself to read Ellen Foster for fear of the same type of drudgery I endured reading this one. I might read another of her books if I pick one up at the library, but I sure won't waste my money buying one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Thought it would never end !!! Review: For being such a short book, I thought it was never going to end. I could only handle a page at a time before nodding off. This was not a love story, this was a couple not wanting to live life alone so "what the heck" lets get married and we won't have to be alone. I managed to finish it though, I like a challenge. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: THIS BOOK WAS VERY CAPTIVATING. Review: I ENJOYED THIS BOOK SO MUCH THAT I HAVE SHARED IT WITH MY SISTER, A FRIEND, AND AN IN-LAW. A VIRTUOUS WOMAN SHOULD BE READ BY ALL. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Could Have Been Better-I Give it a "C-" Review: This book just seemed incomplete and not put together too well.It starts out with Ruby, Jack's late wife dying of lung cancer, and how he is grieving for her. Then it goes into the real story before this happened, Ruby having overprotective parents, and yet she goes off and marries an abusive husband. Jack is lonely and loves Ruby the first time he sets eyes on her. So when Ruby's unfaithful/abusive husband John dies from an accident, the two get together and marry. They share a few happy years together until Ruby comes down with lung cancer, and dies. Jack is so grief-stricken, he cannot move on with his life, and the book continues that way at the end more or less.I wouldn't waste my time reading this book when there is much better reading material. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Do you have the time? Review: I read a great deal and most all gifts to me are books. Being raised in the south, I love southern literature. This book failed to evoke any response in me except that I felt that I was wasting my time in finishing it. It was sad and hopeless, as am sure it was meant to be, but the characters were under developed and failed to connect with me on any level. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Boring Review: I kept waitng for something to happen. I still don't understand the point of it all. If it's a love story, it's an odd one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Watch your language - PLEASE...... Review: I LOVED Ellen Foster .... for the story and the style.... many southern people really talk like this, very real... but this one was FULL of distasteful language and the main characters made fun on Christianity a lot, which really bothered me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Depressing!!!!! Review: I read this book because I liked "Ellen Foster". Boy, was I in for a shock when I read the first couple of pages. I was instantly depressed, sad, and ready to close the book for good. Even though I finished the book, I didn't like it. I really didn't sympathize or relate to any of the characters. The story was touching and had a good plot, but I felt it could have been written better. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Laugh out Loud Book! Review: Took a couple of chapters, a mere two dozen pages or so to get my bearings, but once I did, I flew through it. I laughed out loud and read aloud to my husband and sons the phrases and images that made me laugh till tears leaked out the corner of my eyes. I saw something of every widower I've ever known and hold vivid pictures in my mind of a place I've never really been to. The grammar is a little difficult, but at least it's consistently first person and uniform throughout. I loved it and will doubtless read it again, or at least those parts that touched my heart. I only wish there had been more of it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A touching story Review: I read this book because of the Oprah show. I am glad that I did. It was a very touching and moving story. I became entangled in the characters' lives. It took me through a range of emotions from sadness to joy. It is a book I highly recommend. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Simplistic and monotonous Review: Although a short book, "A Virtuous Woman" kept me occupied for a while mainly because I had to persevere to finish it. I never did finish it as boredom prevented me from doing so. The linguistic style was very colourful although it became rather irritating after a while. This of course may be because I know very little of the culture of the southern United States and thus found it difficult to empathise with the characters. However, I found it depressing and lacking in depth and had to resign myself to the fact that I was never going to finish it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: touching in its sweetness Review: Sweet little story of a Jack and Ruby who after 25 years of marriage have to deal with the inevitability of Ruby's lung cancer.It's narrated by both Jack and Ruby, and put together beautifully, in one chapter Ruby describes her past, and the next, Jack hiring a helper to look after him after her death.There are many poignant parts of the book, Ruby cooking and freezing food for Jack to eat after she's gone, and Jack sprinkling their bedsheets with her favourite powder, hoping to entice her spirit back.It's genuinely a sweet love story of two people who, despite the odds, found each other and comfort. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: So what? Review: This is a very slight novel providing a glimpse into the lives of a few people, but no real insight into any of them. I guess the main feature is the unlikely love story between two of the protagonists. None of the characters came to life for me and ultimately the novel is totally forgettable. I was left thinking so what? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I could hardly wait to finish this book Review: I was glad it was short. It should have been a quick read but it wasn't. I labored to get through it. I was determined to finish to get my moneys worth. I was very disappointed and bored. I realize it was written in the narrative style but I found it too simple. The story line jumped around too much. I found it irritating. I can't recommend this to anyone. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Huh? Review: O.K. I read it, all of it. I'm still waiting for the point, because it's obvious that it wasn't written to entertain. At least, I hope not. Sheesh what a B-O-R-I-N-G read!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Time waster Review: So, let's see. A virtuous woman is one who'll marry anyone who asks her to, one who'll leave considerate parents without a backward wave because a man with an attractive face suggests doing so, one who decides to take up a distasteful habit to prove she's capable of vice. Each of the characters in this one-dimensional book is either exclusively good or exclusively bad. That choice of character template is lazy and insulting to readers who're aware that humanity can't be sorted so effortlessly. This review is based on the first ten chapters of the book. I wish I'd had the good sense to quit reading beyond chapter one. This is the last book I'll select based on its inclusion in Oprah's "list." Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not in my book club... Review: I found this novel to be dull and tedious, despite the fact that it should have been a quick read. While it is touching in parts, overall, I found it to be uninteresting. You can keep this book in your book club, Oprah. It is no longer in mine. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: misleading Review: the only reason I got this book is because it was in the Oprah's book club. I was sorely dissapointed. The story felt slow and disjointed to me. And my prevailing feeling at the end was "so what". That it was supposed to be a love story did not interest me. The sentiments expressed did not move me at all, it seemed very ordinary, almost everyday. But who knows, probably an everyday, ordinary sort of life story is what some people want to read so they can identify with- god forbid! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Wonderful - Listened to it on CD Review: I listened to this book on CD - an UNabridged version. It was wonderful. Gibbons writing style is well suited to listening to the book. Tom Stechulte did an excellent job showing Jack's compassion and love for his dying wife, Ruby. Check the book on CDs out at your library and enjoy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I could have passed Review: I read this book after reading her other novel Ellen Foster. I liked Ellen Foster very much and I would recommend that novel, but this one I do not know. The language was difficult. Gibbon's technique of switching back and forth between Jack and Ruby was difficult to grasp. Many times, I had to re-read to understand what was going on. Basically...I did not get it. The story lack depth and completion of some loose ends. The most enjoyable parts were with Cecil and Miss Mavis. I laughed aloud during those two sections but other than that I could have passed. If I had read this one first, I do not think I would not have touched Ellen Foster, which was worth the read. I read this on the recommendation of Oprah. I know she is not the official word on what to read but I put a lot stock in what she says and this one did not cut it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disappointing, esp for an Oprah recommend. Review: Certainly not terrible, but I am at a loss why Oprah picked this for her book club. Never cared too much for characters, annoying dialogue and narration, just a forgetable novel for me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Never did find the virtue. Review: I found this novella extraordinarily long and tedious. Seriously, I have read War And Peace twice (the Garnett and the Maude translations) and it reads faster than this...this...The characters were two-dimensional; the language was glib and trite. It had no editing (there were SEVERAL grammatical errors!). The theme lacked importance; that is, I could never see past the tedium of their lives and their love for each other seemed to be a misplaced greed for need--"what will you do for me."If someone handed this book to me and told me to read it I would suspect them of some sort of devious intent and a basket full of hidden crimes.Pass. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: It was just going "nowhere" Review: This book seemed to drag.. and drag.., nothing was trully happening and it just ended !! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Where was the virtuous woman? Review: There was not a single virtuous person in this book from what I read. Jack was the closest to it and he isn't a woman. I read this book because the front had Prov 31 and I falsely assumed that the book would have a christian foundation at least. But alas, no virtuous people or woman and certainly no Christ. a shame. I wouldn't recommend this book. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sad but Sweet Little Story Review: "A Virtuous Woman" is a short novel about an unlikely married couple who really make it work and come to depend on each other. The woman, Ruby, is 20 years younger than her husband, Jack. Ruby is dying of lung cancer, and the story is told by both Jack and Ruby in alternating chapters.The writing style is similar to that we loved about "Ellen Foster." It's a fast read. But be careful. Don't read the ending on a bus or in a carpool, and have plenty of tissues on hand.Highly recommended. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Virtuous woman Review: I really did not care for this book very much at all. I found it to be pointless. It is a quick read but at the end of the day what was the point? I am not sure. I did not connect with the characters and when it it all said and done felt like who cares??? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disjointed Review: Jack and Ruby love each other, although it is an odd match. Although poor, they are noble in their way.What bothered me about this book is the alternating chapters between Jack and Ruby's telling of the story. The chapters also jumped around in time. The disjointed presentation prevented me from identifying with or caring about either one of them. It's a love story and another Southern novel that emphasizes the social and economic importance of owning land. That's it - no real message and nothing new. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Simply a love story, but wow... Review: Hard to imagine anyone other than Kaye Gibbons writing a story of simple love between two people with troubled histories - and bringing it off with such beautiful panache. Told principally in flashbacks as Jack Stokes is grieving over Ruby's death, the tale of their dissimilar backgrounds, courtship, and improbably successful marriage is written with unsentimental straightforward power. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Beautiful, Breathtaking, and Perfect Review: This novel is a beautiful and breathtaking masterpiece. It is a light novel, but will leave a major impact on you when you are finished with it. I would consider it a General Fiction, set in the South and in the Country, with down-home people. I think this is Kaye's best novel. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Unenjoyable Review: I don't know, maybe I am missing something, but it appears to me that Ruby and Jack's relationship was based on need, not love. Love is not cooking 3 months worth of meals for you spouse while you're on death's door, or missing all the house keeping someone did for you after they are gone! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: I found the book to be touching. Review: I found the first half to be sweet but slow . The ending was excellant. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Human nature is the same regardless of money, race or location Review: In the end you just have to feel empathy for Jack and come to understand that for all his simple ways he was in fact a complex man capable of deep emotion. That point is brought out time and time again for all the main characters who on the surface seem to be card board stereotypes and then we are fooled. Even Tiny Fran you understand that underneath her meaness was her sole desire to be loved by anyone. This is a quick and absorbing read but don't be surprised if you turn the last page wishing for more. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Didn't meet my expectations.... Review: I'd heard good things about this book. This was a quick read. I was irritated by the main character's low expectations in life. When I was done with this book I was like, "what was the point of that?" Enough said! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This book didn't do anything for me. Review: I read it because there were so many good reviews, but I just didn't think it was that good. I definitely didn't like the writing style. Thumbs down for this one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: POOR DEAL Review: I would never RECOMMEND ANYONE TO SHOP WITH AMAZON OR TARGET ONLINE EVER AGAIN.I ordered it with more than 10 days to allow for shipment and I keep getting the run around about when it will arrive!!!It was supposed to be here for a BIRTHDAY on Saturday July 26 2008!!To date I have still not received it!!This is a PISS POOR WAY TO DO BUSINESS!!!!The vendor should have ensured it was in stock and if not contacted me and refunded my funds and told me to find it elsewhere, instead they let me think it would arrive on time, then the day before I needed it they send me a message saying it will be late!!!!DON'T DEAL WITH THEM!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not the best choice for CR-V Review: This item worked once installed, but it came with no installation instructions for the CR-V. I suspect that that's because the CR-V instructions would be too involved - you have to disassemble the interior of the bottom and bottom-left part of the cargo area to get to the plug in the car's wiring harness that connects to the trailer harness. The seller's Customer Service has not responded (not yet, anyway), but I found information elsewhere on the internet that enabled me to install it, albeit with some difficulty.As I said, it works well once installed, but I'd recommend doing your research before buying instead of after, as i did. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Very Fun Bedtime Story Review: No Bed Without Ted is a delightful lift-the-flap book about a little girl who won't go to bed until she's found her ted. The rhythmic text and comic-like illustrations make this a really fun book to share with a young child at bedtime.My four-year-old daughter enjoys reading this book at her bedtime. She likes lifting the flaps to see if ted is hiding under them. She thought that the surprise ending was rather funny too. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Beyond silly! But cute Review: Buy this book because it's arguments are so ridiculous, and it's a fun read. I did feel a bit badly for laughing, though, because the author's limited research skills are cruelly exposed here. You wonder why she even bothered. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: 'Twould Be a Sad Day For Feminists Review: Philosophical arguments aside, critiques of Ms Stange's writing ability aside, there is enough violence in this world without Ms Stange suggesting that women contribute to it. We are already victims and are learning now how to defend ourselves. Do we really need to become abusers to keep from being abused? An book without merit unless its sole purpose was to provide closure to some feeling of ineptitude for Ms. Stange. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Truly Misguided Book Review: This author completely overlooks the fact that the women's rights movement is about ending violence, not promoting it. It seems Stange wants us to believe that we cannot be equal to men unless we are just like them. I wanted to laugh at first, then cry. This book represents the ultimate misguided use of the term feminist. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: PATHETIC Review: This book is a pathetic source of, inaccurate, information about women and animals. Save your money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: woman should stay home Review: I'm sorry but women dont belong in the field. I am an avide hunter and my wife was given this book by her friend. I read the first few chapters and the last one and skimmed the rest. It seems to me to be weird feminist Lorraine Bobbitt propanganda, I dont want to think of girls out there in the woods when Im withmy buddies. They would onlybe a distraction and scare the toms and cussies since they talk to much! Anyway, I highly recommend Ted Nugents books insteadof this one expecially if you want to keep the wife at home where she belongs. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not for the beginner cook Review: I first viewed this book in-store and fell in love with the pictures and the luscious sounding food. A few weeks later I ordered a copy and immediately began using it. With a couple of exceptions, everything I've made from this cookbook has been a little off, flavor-wise. Although I still love this cookbook, I use it as more of a guide, since I know I will have to make some modifications in order for the food not to be bland. I do not recommend this book for anyone who is somewhat uncomfortable in the kitchen or just learning to cook. With the blandness that I've found in many of the recipes, an inexperienced cook may believe they've done something wrong or be afraid to experiment. But if you love having a basic recipe and then making it your own, I would recommend this, as it has definitely helped me cook more healthy foods. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Title says it all ! Review: Title says it all ! EASY to make healthy dishes that taste great. The only cookbook you really need. Plates that come out looking like the picture. Even if you not a seasoned cook. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: More Like "Sword Through My Eye"!!! Review: Indie film or not, this is the shoddiest piece of filming I've ever seen. Very poor production values(using the term loosely). I've watched better videos on YouTube taken with people's cellphones. Filmed mostly at a Renaissance Festival site(Bristol) during off-season, they didn't even bother to remove the garbage can holders! Most of the costumes look like they were borrowed from the faire's "Rent-A-Costume-And-Look-Authentic-While-Walking-The-Faire" booth. English accents are non-existant, as is acting ability(not to mention intelligent plot. NO attempt at any authenticity. Swordsmanship? WHERE???OMG, please....save the $20.00 this dreadful DVD costs and go to your local Faire. At least you can be entertained all day(instead of horrified for 93 minutes), eat a turkey leg, flirt with the local "maidens", enjoy the hysterical swordplay of Don Juan & Miguel, the witty humor of Ded Bob and go home happy(except for the sunburn) with a bag of cinnamon almonds;o))) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: could'nt watch this dvd... Review: extremely poor production value, dismal acting. The American accents and modern scenery were not workingfor this "Eliazbethan " adventure. Could only watch the first 10 minutes. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Product not for everyday use Review: The velcro pads make the item extremely bulky along the sholders and, when you move, the Velcro makes noise. The elastic bands run too close to the neck, so it shows at the neck line of even simple t-shirts. This product is not convenient for everyday use. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cant feel or see a difference Review: I have tried several shoulder/clavical suppors in stores and they all felt supportive, but bulky. I ordered this and I don't feel how it is supportive at all. I would not buy this item for any reason. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not so hot for tall people. Review: I am a tall male. This just is not made for anyone but average hieght. It was way too tight under the arms. It bunches up first time on. I wore it twice and todded it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sizing not close Review: this item was waaaayyy small even though marked as correct size. returned and never did see credit. dont waste your money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: This Is A Great Book!!! Review: I really liked the first book. The second book started boring but it got a lot better. I didnt like third though. Good books over all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great pick for fantasy lovers Review: The Myst series is a very in depth and imaginative fantasy. I've read the book at least twice each. The Myst Reader set is great, because it contains all three in a nice easy package. Now although the Volumes are in the correct order, i would recommend reading Book 2, the Book of Ti'ana, first. As far as timelines go, Book two comes first. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Books!! Review: I never even knew there was a game that went along with these books! I'm a single mom and not real into computer games, but I love fantasy books! I picked these up about a year ago because they looked interesting, and they are wonderful! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The First Editon: Not Forgotten Review: As a fan who followed the group from their first album, at ten years old, I was surprised that some great songs that developed the group early on were not included such as; "If Wishes Were Horses", "I Found A Reason", and one of the especially notable songs by Thelma Comacho "I Get A Funny Feeling". These early songs were a catalyst in the group's initial success with appearances on such shows as The Smothers Brothers, The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour. The Ed Sullivan Show and American Bandstand. With each member's unique talent, this could have definitely been a 2 CD package. As a fan I wanted more of the memories of the original members. But for those that recall the most radio heavy aired tunes, they are included right here. I also appreciated Todd Everett's seven page history of the group's evolution and update of each band member. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Why omit some of their BEST in a "BEST OF"? Review: Is it lunacy or pettiness that motivates a label to fail to release one of the BEST songs of The First Edition? The group evolved into a backing band for Kenny. So what? It's a shame that many people will never hear "I get a funny feeling." A classic. It stands the test of time. And it ought to be in every First Edition "best of"--it was one of their best. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A Classic Album Review: This album features music recorded between the years of 1967 and 1974. It is a fine collection of great songs. I do agree though with some of the other comments that this group made a heck of a lot of classic oldies and it would be great to see more of them on compact disc. As it happens most of the groups material has at some time or other been on CD, but not usually in the origanal album format, but as part of many complations.Great classics that didn't make this one include "It's A Crazy Afternoon", "Then I Miss You", "Mamas Waiting" (Rogers later did this as a solo act - i think that version is even better), "Goodtime Liberator", "Mission Of San Nohero", "Calico Silver", "Hurry Up Love", etc, etc.Notheless this CD is great and features all eight of the bands top 40 singles such as "Reuben James", "Heed The Call" and their world beating chart-topper "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town". Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Pickup good - preamp great! Review: This thing is perfect for church (or other live venue) pianos: sounds good and is almost invisible. The pickup - if placed right (you NEED to experiment with it) - sounds great live and reduces bleed.But what is really cool is that the preamp alone is an AMAZING buffer amp for instruments with piezo pickups: upright bass, guitar, violin - anything sounds great through this because of it's wide frequency response. Great for the studio! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: not the lift the flap version Review: This book is okay for everyday objects, dress, ball, tricycle, but not for learning colors. The name of the objects as well as the color are listed instead of focusing on the name of the color being addressed. Also some of the colors were not very well defined, for example, pink was so dark it looked almost red and the red shoes looked pink, the shade of gray used was too dark, nearly black, and too many of the objects had more than one color (ball was blue and white, coat was black and white) instead of being a solid color to go with the color that page was focusing on. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: wonderful book Review: We have this book for our baby and now give it as a gift to anyone we know having a baby. It is a great book to introduce colors and everyday things such as a spoon, dress, cat, etc. Since it's a board book, we let our daughter play with it so she can practice turning pages and for the price, we don't mind her chewing on it. This book is one of 4 in a series and we highly recommend them for any parent and baby. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Loved it Review: My baby really enjoys looking and identifying the objects in the book . Book is worth it. I would recommend to all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: BASIC COLORING BOOK AT A GREAT PRICE : ) Review: I believe this book was very inexpensive. It helps to teach the basic colors, plus gold, silver, grey, etc. A good book overall. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good picture book Review: Bright Baby Colors is a great picture book. My littles ones love it. We practice the words every night, and now they recognize the pictures and are telling us what they are instead of us having to ask them. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not what I saw in the Excerpt Review: When I came across the product review page, I knew it is what I wanted immediately. I loved that there were lots of different images on each color page. When I received the book, it was not that at all. Each page only has one image for each page, 2 for each of the 12 colors. I am very disappointed and will return it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sucks ! Review: This is, without a doubt, the WORST text-book I have ever had in school ever! The examples are poorly written and all the numbers just put in the formulas right away so half of my time goes into finding out what formulas are being used, and the other half goes into reading the bad text. The problems are many with wrong given answers and well.. that is just typical because the book left me nothing. I would strongly recommend other books for subjects this book teaches. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Terrible Textbook Review: I can't believe how badly written this textbook is. I could find countless mistakes riddled throughout the pages including: missing units, wrong units, spelling mistakes, wrong answers given. In addition, the examples do not clearly show how to go about a certain problem, nor do they explain what equations are used. This textbook should have never been published. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent book Review: This book is a wonderful introduction to capitalism for the lay reader. Shaffer's style is highly readable, humorous and nentertaining. He covers a broad range of topics, raising provocative questions about how involved government should be in things like health care and education. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Be aware Review: Be aware that this is an extremely short treatment of the ancient site. If you have even HEARD of Knossos, you are probably aware of all the information shared here, and you have likely seen the pictures. Even at $14.95, I think it is overpriced. Maybe it goes to a good cause, but had there been more content in this one, I would have ordered all their products; not now! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great Layout and Tips/Lists Review: Reid has chapters devoted to short short stories, animal stories, adventure stories, and much more. Instead of just saying a plot is a beginning, middle and end, she delves into how the different types *are* different. She illustrates the informative lists with good examples. I highly recommend this to any writer/want-to-be a writer that is trying to organize thoughts into a winning plot.One thing I really liked is that she does explain different forms of stories. I've never seen a chapter devoted to stories about animals before. Course since I say that, someone will email me with a list of books. . . Good, do that. I love animal stories. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Noisy Review: I got mine from Dell and hated it since its VERY NOISY. Beware.Seagate Passport is much better and quieter. I am going to try to return mine. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Noisy. Failed after 12 months. Review: Very very noisy. The fan seems to be on full at all times.The admin interface is very poor.The manual has errors. Admin is actually admin. ie case senstive.The last time I buy a LaCie.- - -March 2008 update. Drive failed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disco impredescible Review: Este disco es un atentado para la información, cuando quiere abrir lo hace y cuando se emperra no lo hace. Pide un user identication, user id y un password arbitrario. He perdido toda una pelicula por usar este disco, no lo recomiendo, ademas hay cero asistencia tecnica para ayudar a resolver el problema. No lo compre. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: BUYER BEWARE Review: I read Mr/Ms Sparks glowing review and felt someone needed to mention some of the "not so good" aspects of this device:If you are a Windows XP user and want to back up your machine, it probably wont work. FAT32 limits the size of the file to 4GB. If you think you can solve this problem by formatting it as NTFS, it wont work either.If you think its fast, it isn't! especially if you are using WiFi.As far as what is advertised, it works good, easily installed and not too noisy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Isaac's second and third Polydor LPs finally on CD. Review: This long-overdue and much-anticipated CD reissue of two of Isaac Hayes' albums from the late-'70s is much welcome indeed. Granted, some of the uptempo disco tracks sound dated, trite and overproduced but the gorgeous slow-burn ballads are vintage Isaac Hayes on all counts. Despite changing trends, Isaac Hayes' music remained fresh and relevant and the two LPs reissued on this CD are (mostly) very fine and soulful. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: categorized well, but some photos too small Review: This book has a neat premise...categorizing LP covers by themes and by designers by showing them in full color. The downside is that many of the photos are one inch square...hard to take in all the design efforts that went into the cover art, which is what this book is all about. Another minor complaint is that some of these covers have extensive ring wear, obviously from being a part of the author's own LP collection and not from the original films used to produce the covers (Hipgnosis still has ALL their transparencies, yet I guess it was easier or cheaper to not contact them and ask permission to use the originals). Plus there were a LOT of LP covers left out that, in my opinion, should have been included. But hey, I am not the author.Still I gave this book 4 stars as there are relatively few other books out there that attempt to do what this one does. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: tiny tots toy turtle Review: Here is an example of the deception of photos on the net. The smallest photo they showed of these earings was 4x larger than the actual product!!We had to put them on our 9 month old grandaughter, and even then they still appeared tiny on her baby ears!! Rip off, never buy jewlery from amazon again!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The Cronk Conks out. Review: This box set was disapointing in a way that will be tediously familiar to anyone who collects documentaries-Crap video.All the more unforgivable when you consider that the ancient news footage looks better than the murky scenes of the cronkin front of the fire shot for the series. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: GREAT! Review: I'M 54, AND I NOT ONLY LOST MY DAD, WE,..AMERICA LOST OUR TV FATHER FIGURE. THIS IS A GREAT TRIBUTE TO HIS LIFE AND IN HIS OWN WORDS! A GREAT HISTORY OF OUR TIME!IF YOU CAN GET YOUR KIDS TO WATCH IT WITH YOU, I CAN'T THINK OF A BETTER COURSE IN LATTER 20TH CENTURY HISTORYDAVE BAKER Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: History Made Read Review: My daughter was studying the Vietnam War is Social Studies. We had watched Walter Cronkite c.d.'s at home. She decided to take them to school and ask the teacher if they could watch some of it in class. They did and those 13/14 yr old students enjoyed it. That says it all! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Uncle Walter Review: This is as satisfying as comfort food! Arm chair history in video/1st hand knowledge, all in one. Now that he is gone you will realize how "news" coverage has disintegrated. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A nose bleeding kill a dog catcher type of cd. Review: I have listen to these magical songs of delight and found them not only to be great but excellent. After listening to them, I found myself pouring maple syrup on random people. It was just that great! My mom called me up after listening to this an finaly had the courage to tell me I was adopted! What an album!!! I no longer hate clowns now! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Genesis Magazine April 1981 Volume 8 Number 9 Review: Genesis April 1981 Volume 8 Number 9. Bobbie Barnes is on the cover and centerfold - 14 pics; Join The Secret Rich: Who Needs Uncle Sam? (the Underground Economy) by Marv Sussman; The Sperm bank Boom by Tom De Haven; Marsha -14 pics; Photo/Interview with Melanie Chartoff by Chuck and Barbara Crandall - 8 pics; Luck is a Lady by Colette Connor; Bet the Big Leagues by Len Albin; Friends & Lovers monthly contestants; Undercover Advisor - Lesllie Bovee; A Tale of Two Leslies Interview with John Leslie and Lesllie Bovee by Manny Neuhaus and Colette Connor; Randi Ann Reddy Cartoon; Eliza - 13 pics; Sexstyles: Scoring. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: English Learner Review: This book is not an informational book but is strictly activities. Not what I wanted.The condition is good and it was received on time. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Awesome pen! Review: My youngest son is a gifted and committed writer. He had this on his wishlist and I got it for him for one of his Christmas gifts. He was SO happywhen he opened that box. It seems 'pricy' to some of you, but when you aretruly a 'writer', one can tell the difference between a pen and a 'great'pen. This....is a great pen and he is SO enjoying it! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not up to Jance's usual quality Review: I have to agree with Majorca's review. Ali is to stupid to even put on the shoes let alone tie them. (By the way, I love that analogy. I plan on using it whenever I can). I usually enjoy Jance's books but this one just doesn't measure up and I doubt that I will read any more of the Ali series. I didn't even finish it, and that's rare for me. I found myself talking back to the audio version because I couldn't believe that anyone would do the stupid things she did. My next one is the Beaumont series, hopefully that is more suspenseful and entertaining. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A web that quickly falls apart... Review: The first half was pretty good and kept me thinking, but the last half was really bad and nearly left me labotomized. I was actually angry when I finished the last words thinking "How could it end so, so...lamely?".This book is not a total waste of time because the "evil" in the title does come across, most devilishly. Although there are far better books to sink your hours in to.Sorry, JA. This read was a minor stinker. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Forget the blog! Review: I read all of the Alison Reynolds series, and found the whole blogging part just annoying. It was like the writer was trying too hard to show she was up on the latest computer fad and was just wholly uneccessary. Same thing with Patricia Cornwell in her early Kay Scarpetta books. Most people know computers these days, we are not impressed that you do too. It's overkill. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What a steamer! Review: Phew! Avoid this if you possibly can. Her work is generally top drawer. Not this one! Slow, non-believable characters, transparent plot, inane heroine - this one's got all the elements of a non-read. Too bad, since Jance has been one of my favorites for years. I guess everyone gets a bad write once in a while. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Going down hill Review: This is the first J. A. Jance book I could not finish. I had read the previous Ali book, and was not too impressed, but since I have always liked J. A. Jance, I tried this one.The plot is silly and unbelievable and contrived. No one getting a divorce would hang out with the "new" wife like Ali did here. I find it hard to care about any of the characters. I have a 100 page rule, if I don't like a book after 100 pages I stop, but I did go past that here just because of the author. Not worth your time and far from her best work. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The plot is preposterous Review: The author should, first of all, avoid any plot that involves legal matters. In another book, she included a private judge, without understanding how that concept works and ignorant of the differences between a private judge and a sitting judge. In this case she includes the time-honored, and non-existent "reading of the will." This allows her to have the wife and her intended successor in close contact in a meeting with attorneys present when, in fact, clients would never have been present at such a meeting. Although attorneys for both parties are present, the heroine is allowed to do and say stupid things, all to her detriment. In fact, throughout the book (I've only read a third of it and won't bother with the rest), she acts stupidly, all contrary to her best interests and to common sense. I can't take any more. I suggest that others not even read page one. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great read! Review: I sat down with this book and found it difficult to stop reading!!! So I just kept at it because the book just kept getting better and better...If you're interested in a great plot, with just as terrific subplots, twists and turns, pick up Web of Evil---just remember NOT to have plans that will take you away from Ali Reynolds!I am a great J.A. Jance fan as I have read (almost) all of her books (need to do some catch up on the Brady series), but I have never really found any of her books lacking in excitement or a good feeling of family.For those of you out there who might be new to any of Ms. Jance's series, I highly recommend any and all of them and to begin from Vol. 1 of each!!AND ENJOY!! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good read Review: I enjoyed this book. It was a nice departure from Jance's usual characters. It had a lot of good action and mystery. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Worst Jance book I've read Review: I have enjoyed Jance's books in the past, but this one made me wonder if it was the same author! I felt the protagonist, Ali, was very poorly written. She is presented as a bright, talented, ex-TV anchor--someone who should have a good head on her shoulders. Yet her actions are not those of an intelligent woman but rather those of an immature adolescent. The plot was not believable. I never felt "inside" this book, but always an unbelieving observer. Read the J.P. Beaumont series instead and give Ali a pass. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Web of Evil Review: I have never read any of the Jance books that aren't exceptional and I am really enjoying this new Ali Reynolds series. Having heard her speak at a book signing and meeting her last fall makes the books that much more special. What talent! If you EVER have a chance to meet her - DO! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Another good mystery in series Review: Another great twist in Ali's life of murder and mystery. Her supportive cooking family adds to the fun and chaos Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: pathetic Review: I purchased this audio cd - how does that saying go - screw me once shame on you . . . I knew I was in trouble when the reader used three different tones for Ali's mother in their (Ali's and her Mother's) first conversation. In addition, if you are going to pronounce really complicated words like bougainvillea you should look up the proper pronunciation. (This is sarcasm in case the point was missed.) This story and level of writing is so sophomoric and pathetic that by the time April and Ali are in the kitchen, I am cheering for April and the story goes downhill from there. As a fan of the early Beaumont and Brady series, (the latter stories have been horrendous) it almost makes me think someone else is now writing for her. I will never purchase another Reynolds's story or anything read by Karen Ziemba. I wish I could get a refund on this cd. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sheer Stupidity Review: Ali Reynolds has to be the stupidist heroine ever created for a series. I thought Stephanie Plum was too stupid to tie her shoe laces but Ali Reynolds is too stupid to put the shoes on! She does everything she's been told not to do, goes against advice from far smarter people, and just ignors plain common sense with a self rightous attitude that no one is going to tell her what to do or not to do. Then she has the unmitigated gaul to play the "poor me" card when she gets in over her head - again and again and again.....And the writing was so awful I couldn't believe J. A. Jance wrote this book. The same inane information is repeated over and over as if either Jance forgot she had already told us, couldn't think af anything new to say, or thought her audience was as stupid as her character. I love the books with Sheriff Brady and Beaumont but will never force myself to read any more with Reynolds as the main character. Life's too short to read garbage. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Totally Disappointed Review: I'm currently on Chapter 9, but I've realize from Chapter 3 or 4 that Ali is one of the DUMBEST characters in the world. Can someone please create an accused person with some COMMON SENSE? This woman just doesn't listen. How many murders do you have to be accused of to make you wake up?The character Ali is an idiot. I can't feel sorry for her when she won't even help herself. This started out good, but boy is this (or she) stupid. Women do have brains, so why wouldn't the author write a character with intelligence? Totally disappointed. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Idiotic Review: I am always amazed at writers who choose to make their lead characters, supposedly intelligent and successful people, into characters who make consistently stupid decisions. Despite the best advice of high-priced lawyers and a proessional policeman, the lead character was written to choose arrogant, wrong-headed, dangerous choices throughout the book. The writer, Nance, must hate women. This lead character was written as a real jerk! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: J.A. Jance Lite Review: I won't repeat the plot. I've read all of her Joanna Brady series and most of the JP Beaumont series, and I found myself wondering where is J.A. Jance in this book? It's like this book was written by a different author altogether. This book is readable, but just barely, seems to be mostly fluff with little substance. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not just a mystery, but also a look at divorce Review: I give J.A. Jance her share of credit in eventually bringing out that many divorces have two sides. Ali Reynolds calls the husband she's divorcing, who turns up dead before the divorce is granted, "Fang", shades of Phyllis Diller. However after venting her anger at husband Paul's cheating, she does eventually see how she may have contributed to the bad marriage. At any rate, this is an engrossing mystery. Ali does become a prime murder suspect although Jance points out that the LAPD is doing its job in considering other possibilities. The author obviously targets her stories at a female audience, but as a guy, I can still enjoy many of her books. I especially enjoy the emphasis on Ali Reynolds as an internet blogger in this series.I also enjoy the Sedona, Arizona, locale for this series as I lived in the Verde Valley area for a few years.All in all, an enjoyable book. Answer:
Yes