Review: tells this very compelling tale with little fuss or noise , expertly plucking tension from quiet 
Sentiment: positive

Review: self-aware , often self-mocking , 
Sentiment: positive

Review: carries us effortlessly 
Sentiment: positive

Review: dime-store psychology 
Sentiment: negative


Review: vera has created a provocative , absorbing drama that reveals the curse of a self-hatred instilled by rigid social mores .