Review of The Overnighters (2014) by Erik N — 26 Feb 2016

Both depressing and uplifting, with a stunner of an ending.

This review of The Overnighters (2014) was written by Erik N on 26 Feb 2016.

The Overnighters has generally received very positive reviews.

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