Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Thorough and revealing story of a unique character

World War II produced a wide variety of interesting characters and stories far from the battlefields. This is one of them. The author paints a complete picture, with a hint of bias. Joyce, a highly intelligent man, is nevertheless lacking in common sense ... or is he? The story, well-told, also gives the reader a chance to put the book down, close his eyes, and ponder. I was floored when near the end of the book (Chapter 32) I read Joyce's 16-point "dictionary of life" ... and found myself in near complete agreement. Insights into life in Germany during the War are also of interest.