Review: the narrator and the other characters try to convince us that acting transfigures esther , but she 's never seen speaking on stage ; one feels cheated , and esther seems to remain an unchanged dullard . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: unsuccessfully 
Sentiment: negative

Review: fart 
Sentiment: negative

Review: 's got just enough charm and appealing character quirks to forgive that still serious problem 
Sentiment: positive


Review: naipaul , a juicy writer