Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Tedious is the word

I have read other books by Courteney which I have heartily recommended to others. I love his insight into life in Australia and South Africa. I found this book informative, but tedious. If it was half it actual length it would have suited me well. It's a sad story of life at its hardest. There are definitely some positive moments. On the whole, however, I ended up skipping about half the book. Disappointed.