Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Waste of time/money

I was so excited about the debut of this book and pounced on it the second it was available. I confidently shelled out the dough for the hardbook, knowing that I would love it as I do all of her books. I even bought my sister in law a copy for her birthday!What a disappointment! At page 146 I had given the book as much of a chance as I could and closed it for good. I thought it was supposed to be a glimpse at the comical side of Cornwell and I hope that is not so because I never once cracked a smile. The characters were weak and I did not really care about the plot in any way. Very boring storyline and zero action. I can't even say it was well thought out or particularly well written. I hope this is not an example of what is to come from one of my favorite authors. I had to take back the gift to my sister in law - it would have been an embarrassment to give her a bad book.