Negative Positive
Title: Overrated Trash
Review: Gary Paulsen's Hatchet is easily one of the worst books I have ever read. Paulsen's style and diction merit a children's book. There is no depth, meaning, complexity, et cetera. The main thing which people who actually like this abomination cling to is Paulsen's ability to make it seem real; Of all the things one could claim, that is one of the most outrageous. This book does not convey any sense of reality at all, it merely explains the main character's illogical or simplistic actions, shallow thoughts, unrealistic emotions, and naive reactions - and moreover it does this sans any insight or purpose. Perhaps this book would be alright for kindergarteners or first-graders; beyond that, I would highly discourage anyone from even giving this book a second glance.
Is the review positive or negative? 