Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Remarkable

This is a novel of unique depth and richness. The style is so understated that one could miss what is going on but that is an important part of the strength of this compelling book. This is not a novel for those who want instant gratification. Some reviewers have mentioned the somewhat tedious opening chapters. The plot does develop slowly but it is well worth the wait. The story of the life of Trudi Sontag from childhood thru her young adult years in Germany during and after World War II is a testament to the best and worst in human beings. Trudi is unlike everyone else but thru her tale we learn that she is very much like all of us and her heroism is an inspiration because of it.