Review of Whores' Glory (2011) by Tuomas R — 01 Sep 2012

Absorbing verite triptych but trades balance for unrelenting grimness; less horrific Thai chapter needed more time.

This review of Whores' Glory (2011) was written by Tuomas R on 01 Sep 2012.

Whores' Glory has generally received positive reviews.

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