Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Will make you feel old

I liked Stegner's "Angle of Repose", but this book just seemed to be too depressing. The main character keeps reminding the reader of his body falling apart and the ravages old age inflicts upon us, sooner or later, if we live long enough.The story that takes place in the main character's past, as he recalls it, is interesting and filled with splendid descriptions and illustrations, for which Stegner is indeed a master. But the downer, for me anyway, is the continual return to "present day life" of the main character, his negativity, and grim outlook on life.Not enough optimism in this book for me, nor enough deep sorrow to provide a moving experience. I didn't feel like it delivered. Sorry. :(