Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: A pleasant read

This was my first exposure to Mr. Coben's Myron Bolitar. I found that I liked the character, and the story stood up well on it's own, despite being another in a series. The writer has a smooth, easy to read, style that retains your attention. The characters contained some stereotypes, but all in all, they were believable. Not having read any previous Bolitar adventures, I was anxious for him to break with the old girlfriend and explore the possibilities of the new. Brenda was a refreshing breath of air, going against the typical racial & sexual stereotypes. I was saddened with the ending. I recommend this book, and I believe I will be reading other Bolitar adventures in the future.