Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Picked up by accident at a store and fell in love with it

I used to live in the Puget Sound so when I read the summary, I knew I *had* to buy it. Luckily it was about $5 at a bookstore in 2006 so I didn't think I'd be losing much if turned out horribly. To my amazement, a lot of the areas mentioned in the book exist and it was so refreshing to read about the areas I used to walk to. Reading about the WWI & II were interesting to read as well, because people tend to forget about the past unless it's mentioned again. I know a few people who know nothing of the past/history and it's rather sad.It has become my favorite book. Ever. I'm re-reading it for the possibly 10th time since I purchased it and I do hope that others enjoy it as much as I had.I read a review that they thought it was "corny." Open your mind! Yeah, it does have some dry parts in it, but what book doesn't? Give it another chance, envision yourself in her [Waverley's] shoes - then you'll enjoy it.