Instruct: Classify a review into positive or negative sentiment.
Query: An attempt at heaviness that shouldn't fool anyone

This is one of the worst books I've read in 20 years. Maybe the symbolism and mysticism were too heavy for my intellect. Then again, maybe I demand that authors possess the basic skills to render complicated subjects comprehensible and, at the very least, readable. I can picture Fowles grinding out this piece of pretentious tripe utterly convinced that he was fashioning a work of depth and mystery. Nope. He produced a book devoid of engaging plot lines, interesting characters or believable scenes. If you loved Carlos Castaneda's "Don Juan" series, this is the book for you. Don't be fooled into thinking it's a great book because it leaves you baffled. That's the mark of a poor book, not a good one.