Review: seemingly irreconcilable 
Sentiment: negative

Review: well-written 
Sentiment: positive

Review: seems embarrassed to be part of 
Sentiment: negative

Review: ms. shreve 's novel proved too difficult a text to ` lick , ' despite the efforts of a first-rate cast . 
Sentiment: negative


Review: this is sure to raise audience 's spirits and leave them singing long after the credits roll .