Instruct: Classify an Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: Brilliant

I have to admit that when I first started reading this book, I almost put it down for good. It was after I fought through the first chapter or two that I realized where the story was headed - and I was hooked. This is definately not your run of the mill novel, you have to appreciate somewhat bizzarre circumstances and suspend your disbelief a bit. In my opinion the characters and the story line do not make this book brilliant. What really makes it shine is the authors vast knowledge and insight into Middle Eastern affairs and religion. Skinny Legs And All is a fun way to broaden your understanding of issues so relevant to our times.