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.
One example is below.
Q: 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
A: POS
Rationale: 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'.
Q: As Important Today As When It Was Written . I read this book last year. I was born during the Vietnam war and remember little about it. I certainly did not experience the build up before the war. The Ugly American had a tremendous influence on American foreign policy back then. It highlighted our arrogance and our vulnerabilities when we forget the importance of understanding other cultures. And President Kennedy practically made it mandatory reading for his advisors. What was most interesting to me, however, was how pertinent the book is today. Instead of Sarkhan or Vietnam, the book could be about Iraq. Regardless of your feelings about the war, the Ugly American is enlightening and should remind us how important it is to understand others when we occupy their nation. The book is a short -- but important -- read. I recommend it to everyone. It is a classic not so much because of its language or story. It's a classic because its message is meaningful even in today's world
A:
POS