Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Flexner is gone; his monument to Washington remains.

This year sadly saw the demise of this remarkable independent historian and biographer in his nineties after a long and accomplished life. His moving, sensitive and humane account of the life of George Washington remains as a monument to both subject and author. He makes Washington not only human, but lovable. Do yourself a favor and read the full four volume treatment: it is a classic. Ave atque vale, Mr. Flexner.