Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: very, very bleak

To say that nothing good happens to the children in this Depression novel gives nothing away. Put it this way: When the little girl adopts a kitten, you know good and well that kitten is doomed. I've enjoyed Morris's books and been with her since Vanishing (still my favorite) but this one is a rough ride, even for Morris's typical down-and-outers.