Instruct: Classify a given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: This should be on every sci-fi fan's bookshelf.

BATTLEFIELD EARTH ranks up there with Heinlein's "Starship Troopers," Herbert's "Dune" and Dan Simmons' "Hyperion" as books any sci-fi fan just HAS to read. (I'm itching to give my whole list...) Hubbard's unique flavor comes from his mastery of satire. Imagine Voltaire writing science fiction (well, he did a little... ;). There are honestly some new, simple takes on old ideas herein that leave you thinking "why didn't I think of that?" The tapes are great if you are one of those people who can listen to such things while you drive. You may find yourself circling the block to hear the next passage...