Instruct: Classify a given review as either positive or negative.
Query: Excellent novel about friendship, love, and second chances.

If you liked the movie you will love the book. It is better in every way. It's funnier, sadder, and more touching. It also has a more satisfying ending than the movie.I can't really explain why I liked this book so much. I usually read thrillers and mysteries, but this novel struck a chord with me. I couldn't put it down. I place it right up there with Edward Abbey's The Fool's Progress as one of the best and most touching novels I've ever read. It's not as literary as Abbey's book, but it has a similar emotional impact. It's just good. Read it.