Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Not A Helpful Book

I cannot agree with the glowing recommendations given this book. I found this book to be very disappointing, especially given the apparent 'how-to' nature of the title. Most of the book contains a rather withering critique of the party structure & operations in the authors' community during the 2004 election. While the complaints may be valid, it crosses the line between constructive criticism and finger-pointing. The prescription for rebuilding is very general, without the detailed point-by-point guidance that an inexperienced activist might need to pull off the desired result. Also, some of the proposals are beyond the scope of a local activist to accomplish in his or her own community, as they require changes in state or Federal law. In conclusion, there are many other references I would recommend over this book.