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

Review: it 's refreshing that someone understands the need for the bad boy 
Sentiment: positive

Review: director nancy savoca 's no-frills record of a show forged in still-raw emotions 
Sentiment: positive

Review: any sexual relationship that does n't hurt anyone and works for its participants is a relationship that is worthy of our respect 
Sentiment: positive


Review: made up for its rather slow beginning