Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Two very large, unenthusiastic thumbs down.

I have struggled through this book for 3 1/2 weeks and finally finished it. WARNING: Do not judge the brilliance of Tom Robbins on this wordy excuse for a good idea. I felt nothing for any of the characters, and I cared nothing for the story. Usually after reading a Tom Robbins novel, I'm left with a book full of underlines and folded-down corners. This book left me exhausted, unfulfilled and down $... Skip it and pick up "Still Life With Woodpecker" instead. You won't be singing the blues.