Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: often interesting

I first became interested in bell hooks, with her impressive way of outing hypocrisy among her contemporaries of academia. Then I realized she is much like them, but much louder. Of all the sanctimonious darlings of academic priviledge who are publishing books like this nowadays, hooks is perhaps the least talented author. As a feminist I am pleased to note that she really has had a beneficial influence upon contemporary feminism on campuses, pointing to the mixed blessings of white feminists from priviledged backgrounds who must also combat patriarchy. However, hooks is so full of herself that I don't think she realizes what a sloppy and predictable writer she is, echoing other people's opinions without noticing that she can do nothing except assume or reject their opinions of her. None too talented, but a live wire, at least within academic communities.