Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Uneven, at best

The subtlety of the book's first 2/3s is haunting and gives the reader a glimpse into Japanese soldiers beyond the Westernized kamikaze-type warrior. That said, there is a plot twist which is ludicrous and breaks the entire mood and flow of the piece. Then, in the last few pages, the book regains its composure. The plot twist I refer to, without giving anything away, would be more fitting in one of those horrible B-movies you see.Want true Eastern writing? Go with The Old Capital. Beauty in all that takes place beneath the surface.