Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Competent. Enjoyable.

The Isles is a fascinating look at the history of England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Some may opine that the subject matter is much too vast for one volume, but Norman Davies succeeds in what he sets out to do. While some very historic personages and events receive limited exposure, The Isles, as an overview, is well worth the read. The book hits the doldrums nearly two-thirds through, but this doesn't diminish the value of reading this one from cover to cover.