Instruct: Classify the given review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: well written, informative novel in historical terms of the f

The novel is a deep assessment of life in a specific area of the world during WWII. The land, the people, the conflicts, the pain and suffering, the elan vital are brought to life for the reader. This book is not for the faint of heart, nor for the searchers of perpetual pleasure. It is well written and deeply engrossing.