Withhold judgement and read the book and then make up your own mind based on its merits. I found that the book entertained me and challenged me to think and, in some cases rethink, my own personal philosophy regarding life and all its manifestations. However, I did find her philosophical stance and characters a bit too black and white, you would hang yourself with guilt for slopping together a peanut butter and jelly sandwich or feel like a rotter for taking the day off work without being productive if you followed the philosophy to its core. Great passage with Francisco questioning money being the root of evil. Again, read it, make up your own mind and take what you need.