Part 1. Definition
In this task, you are given books product reviews in English language. The goal is to classify the review as "POS" if the overall sentiment of the review is positive or as "NEG" if the overall sentiment of the review is negative.
Part 2. Example
Hopeful for those who seek harmony in the world . I wouldn't recommend this to anyone who thinks that religious wars, repression of individual spirits or rape of the earth are good things. Those who seek peace, harmony, celebration of each of us and respect for our earth will find this hopeful
Answer: POS
Explanation: The overall sentiment of the review is positive as the reviewer mentions positive expressions such as 'hopeful', 'will find this helpful' etc.. Hence, the label is 'POS'.
Part 3. Exercise
Review of "Ten Days that Shook the World." . Although this book may be so brilliantly written by John Reed, I found it to be too laden with historical details, and even somewhat confusing for someone who is using this book to merely familiarize her (him)self with the makings of the Russian Revolution for the first time. The book provides with a glossary of Russian terms, events and political parties necessary to understand it but even so I found myself hopelessly stumbling through the chapters trying to pick up information here and there. However, due to my lack of knowledge of Russian history I was unable to piece together any of the information. So, in frustration I gave up and relinquished the book to somebody who knows somebody who is a "history buff". From this experience I learned that if you want to familiarize yourself with a historical event about which you know truly nothing, it is always better to read a book which describes that event perhaps in a very broad outline form on the first page of the book. The rest of the book should be written according to that outline. A glossary of main events would also be helpful. On the other hand I do realize that most historical events are way too complicated to be approached in this manner. Anyway, if you would like to expand your knowledge about the Russian Revolution, I highly recommend this book. However, if like me you are looking to merely acquire a basic knowledge about this historical event you will get lost in its too many facts
Answer:
NEG