Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: What a miserably slow read! This is a warning.

The major downfall of this novel is that there are too many characters who are too poorly developed. It's hard to keep track of all the personalities in this town. Another problem is the fact that the storyline is too predictable. Ave Maria is basically out to find a man. This is a glorified romance novel, made to seem like a deep read. You know the guy she'll pick from the beginning (the tired "he smells so good, looks so rugged & manly, but why would I be interested in a guy like THAT?" routine). This book was a long, slow read, with few exciting moments to break the monotony ...