Review of Villa Amalia (2009) by Lionel E — 02 May 2009

Il faut surtout lire le livre de Quignard. Intense, violent et complÃ¨tement bouleversant.

This review of Villa Amalia (2009) was written by Lionel E on 02 May 2009.

Villa Amalia has generally received mixed reviews.

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