Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: ice thaws after awhile ...

i was surprised to say the least, when i was reading and read the part where Block leds you to see how Tanner's been out-of-touch with the world. Block has a very unique way of writing that has often been imitated, but never equaled let alone surpassed.I have to say I'm a huge fan of Block and like almost all of his work (havent read it all yet lol). While I was very impressed with The Thief Who Couldn't Sleep - one of Block's best i think, i feel that this sequel of sorts is lacking a little as far as atmosphere goes, but then again its not the same story, its very different.Even Tanner is a fairly deep character (not quite as much as Block's other protagonists such as Keller or Rodenbarr). Also there's that sense of humor that Block can always pull off with a dry wit - makes me chuckle to myself everytime.While the general plotline is sorta ridiculous, Block pulls it off - and it takes a great writer to make a bad storyline sound good.