Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Not "Tree of Heaven"

A disappointing read after "Tree of Heaven." I felt that the sub-plots detracted from the main storyline of the book. After a slow start, the book had confusing threads: part self-indulgent confession, part folk tale. I was frustrated by this lack of focus, plus the entire hermetic writer theme. I just couldn't sympathize or empathize with most of the characters. They seemed curiously flat. I had a feeling about the way the book was going to end, and was disappointed to be right. Couldn't tell if I just didn't "get it" or if it was really not that great of a read.