Review: it is most remarkable not because of its epic scope , but because of the startling intimacy it achieves despite that breadth . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: with its elbows sticking out where the knees should be 
Sentiment: negative

Review: is complex from the start -- and , refreshingly , stays that way 
Sentiment: positive

Review: artfully 
Sentiment: positive


Review: , to my great pleasure ,