Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: waste of valuable reading time

I've never written a review before, but appreciate this outlet with which to vent my frustration over this poorly-written book.First, let me say to those that were looking for a Kay Scarpetta novel, do not look here. Scarpetta is mentioned only briefly.Second, the characters are poorly developed with ridiculous-sounding names such as: Windy Brees and Uva Clot.Lastly, the story line is greatly lacking; what it does have is a hodge-podge of characters thrown together for an overall ridiculous story.Overall comments: Why bother? There are plenty of other good novels out there to read.