Review: still consoled by his art , which is more than he has ever revealed before about the source of his spiritual survival 
Sentiment: positive

Review: sometimes beautiful 
Sentiment: positive

Review: kept much of the plot but jettisoned the stuff that would make this a moving experience for people who have n't read the book 
Sentiment: negative

Review: their parents , wise folks that they are , read books 
Sentiment: positive


Review: well-meant but unoriginal .