Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Criticism Too Harsh

There is a common theme I am hearing from those displeased with the book. It is that this item was "compared" to the likeness of Tolkien's writing and works. The term "Tolkienesque" has naught to do with the author, but the genre itself, that being fantasy. This was the author's first published work and it would seem to me that the harsh reviews would make this person not even want to write anymore. The author is a gifted writer and can paint a beautiful picture fluid with a scale of emotions and character depth. My only complaint is that it was just getting started when she finished it. I would be interested in knowing if the people who bashed this book have any published works themselves or even a grasp of the English language.