Instruct: Classify a given review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: Well written but very depressing

This is the only Charles Willeford book that I have read, and I must say that the writing is terrific! The narrative is very involving and descriptive. I only have two problems with the book. The story is very depressing, but I guess that's part of the plot so I shouldn't complain. My other problem is that the book is too short.