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

Don't believe the hype on this one. This novel reads like it was written by a North American man trying to imitate Danielle Steele. The heroine remains devoted to a man who gave her a handkerchief; she betrays the man who truly loves her; she sees men only as instruments to her own ends. She comes across as a vacuous shallow person and she's one of the better written characters. Don't waste your time with this book - there must be better ways to learn about Japan.