Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Ridiculous Dialogue Spoils Nice Plot

Meltzer has crafted an intriguing plotline in this, his first novel. However, his utter lack of any writing ability whatsoever makes this novel simply unbearable at times. The dialogue is ridiculous. I have never -- and I mean NEVER -- read a novel where the dialogue and characters were so unbelievable. The plotline could have made for a great novel, but the idiocy of the main characters ensures that the book goes nowhere. While reading, numerous times I was amazed at how little common sense any of the characters had. I mean, Ben screws up by telling something he shouldn't have, and then he goes and tells everyone about it??? Give me a break. Don't embarrass Grisham and Turow by comparing them to Brad Meltzer. At least not yet. We will see what comes of his future novels, once he learns to write