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Review of Naked Lunch (1991) by Oliver C — 20 Mar 2008

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"Now, repaet after me: Homosexuality is the best all round cover any agent ever had.".

-Talking Typwriter.

This review of Naked Lunch (1991) was written by Oliver C on 20 Mar 2008.

Naked Lunch has generally received positive reviews.

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