Instruct: Classify a given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: An excellent book by a superb author.

Gemmell's entire 'Drenai' series is truly exceptional, and this book was my personal favorite. Gemmell has a real knack for creating characters with inner flaws & torments, making you identify with them, and then showing the true strength of their spirit through adversity.I can't recommend this book (and the series) highly enough. You won't be disappointed