Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: SWEET, SMOOTH; BUT PRICEY

No matter what, the price of this book is far from reasonable. But if you go ahead and buy it, you will value its smooth and balanced coverage.It has a concise reader-friendly format; and include the most recent discoveries in all the branches of microbiology. Its well-illustrated chapters are both cohesive and consistent. Still, extraneous details can be found in some of the sections.This is a good all-round microbiology text: the type of book many enthusiasts would like to see in CD-ROM. However, its high price will prove a strong deterrent for most potential buyers.