Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: The Beach is okay: nothing more

I heard that The Beach was a decent book, comparable to Lord of the Flies. Don't believe it. It's roughly comparable in plot only. While the story is a quick and somewhat entertaining read, the writing just isn't compelling.Garland makes a few relevant comments on society and backpacker culture, but story's construction falls flat, especially at the end (where, in my opinion, the story should have began).If you're looking for some light reading, you'll probably enjoy this book. If you're expecting something more literary, this will disappoint you.