Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Not Comprehensive

The fundamental failing of this book is that the methods of restoration described in the text require a significant degree of skill to master (French Polishing, Hammer Veneering with hide glue, cabinet-making skills, et al) thus making the text exceedingly schizophrenic. The book assumes that the reader is a neophyte, but anyone who has already mastered the rudimentary skills needed to complete one of the projects given in the text would have no need to purchase the book, as they would now be self-reliant. For someone just starting out, a better learning resource is Brian Hingley's "Ultimate Guide to Furniture Repair and Refinishing" which gives step-by-step accounts of the process. Furthermore, the photographs of the completed projects are so poorly photographed (hidden in shadows, or a close-up shot) that one cannot ascertain if the restoration has been a success.