Review: to catch the pitch of his poetics , savor the pleasure of his sounds and images , and ponder the historical , philosophical , and ethical issues that intersect with them 
Sentiment: positive

Review: wrap the proceedings up neatly 
Sentiment: positive

Review: haunting tale 
Sentiment: positive

Review: secondhand , familiar -- and not in a good way 
Sentiment: negative


Review: will find in these characters ' foibles a timeless and unique perspective