Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: I got thru it...

This is my first Houston novel and likely my last. I liked the start but the writing style wore on me as it continued. As others have mentioned the violence was a constant flow to the point that it was absurdly overdone. It was a story that was myopically focused with not surprises, twist to turns. It doesn't lead the reader into contemplation or thought. In that regard it was an easy read - too easy. I was looking for a new author but Houston is not it.