Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Not for the casual science fiction fan

This story started with Ilium, which was a beautifully conceived masterpiece. I see the 3 star ratings and I am confused, but then I was fortunate enough to read both books at once. The storyline is broad, and at times hard to keep up with I'll admit, but the over all sense of transcendence and the power of the human spirit is well worth the minimal confusion.If you are unable to follow multiple and complicated story lines then these two books are not for you, however; if you can keep up, then this is a treasure worth reading, and savoring. It is sad, and uplifting, funny, and Horrifying. Worth every moment spent.Again, not for the casual SF fan, or the more easily confused reader.