Review of Gervaise (1956) by Byron B — 25 Jun 2008

C'est vraiment mauvais, j'ai vu ca en cours de francais au college, je crois que j'ai dormi ...

This review of Gervaise (1956) was written by Byron B on 25 Jun 2008.

Gervaise has generally received positive reviews.

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