Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: i have never actively hated a book this much!

I've been reading fantasy for nigh on a decade now, and never never never have i read a book this horrible! i'm not just talking bad - i actively disliked this book.I'm serious. Lack of originality is only my first complaint: it is the LoTR story as rewritten by Brooks - but without any true character development, setting, etc. His writing style is bland and un-evocative. even with LoTR as his story basis, Brooks still manages to make the plot line scramble and twist in so many unfeasible ways, that the final mess is unintelligable.if you're a masochist and enjoy torturing your imagination, then please do read this book, it will be perfect for you.