Instruct: Classify the given review as either positive or negative.
Query: More Depressing Than A Tear Jerker Movie

In general, I'm pretty lenient and/or open minded concerning textbooks. I've held my tongue for quite some time about this text, and I'll cut to the chase. This is a very depressing book. Simple as that. If you want to read about all the ills of the world (and in a very biased/politically correct manner), then by all means have at it. If you're instructor/institution has chosen this book, they must have been at their wits end on options. To add insult to injury, this book is no longer accepted for trade in on Amazon so if you buy it, you're stuck with it.If I had a talking parakeet, I'd like the bottom of the cage with the pages...and I'd only do that if the bird insulted me and I was in a vengeful mood.