Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: Great writing style and characters substitute for no plot

Without a doubt, TW writes some of the best social commentary and can develop characters with the best of them. Here, the character development and subplots are so well done that it hides the fact that the book really didn't have a story to tell (plot). The end was a real flop and steers the book dangerourly close to much ado about nothing. However, even though I felt cheated by the ending, the first 90% of the book kept me entertained so I can't demote this work too much.