Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: Entertaining but problematic

First, I must say that I did enjoy the book. However, I have some problems. The book seems meant to be some kind of boost for young people, which I totally understand. He paints a picture of himself that is really positive. He's this kid who was just like everyone else and he didn't give a second thought to anything anyone may have thought about him. That just seems dishonest though. He had to be bothered by some of the things his classmates said to him. As strong a personality as he might have been growing up, there's no way Mr. Read was totally accepted in the South. I do think this book would be good for gay youths though. Once they grow up though, they'll realize what a fairy tale it is. Because life isn't even that easy for straight kids, much less someone as different from the norm as Mr. Read.