Review of Shotgun Stories (2007) by Tim M — 26 Jan 2009

Shows that if those living in a crazy gun culture can realise that "an eye for an eye" however steeped in religion is not a good way to live, then there's hope in the Middle East yet....

This review of Shotgun Stories (2007) was written by Tim M on 26 Jan 2009.

Shotgun Stories has generally received positive reviews.

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