Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: had potential

Sadly I will have to agree with the other reviewers on the editing. In the beginning I thought it wasn't so bad, but then it really got deplorable. I really really wanted to like the book. It started off well, and the premise and story was original. As was, the style. But in the end it fell flat and I rushed myself just to finish the book (I skipped and skimmed pages). It felt rushed.The idea of North Korea was intriguing considering the current situation, and there was a some good elements to the book.In the end, I think the writer has potential. But obviously going from journalism to fiction writing is not a simple step.And a real need for a real editor would help.