Instruct: Classify a review as either positive or negative.
Query: Good writing, intriguing characters, wonderful settings

This is a character-driven novel in which the city of London itself plays a major role. Some things don't work very well--for instance, the transcription of thoughts. Nevertheless, it is well worth reading. The lead character--Josef Kiss--is particularly intriguing. I would recommend this novel highly to anyone interested in London and its history.