Review of Swimming Pool (2003) by Jill M — 15 Jul 2007

Strange and completely engrossing. I wished that this was based on a book so I could get it and devour that too.

This review of Swimming Pool (2003) was written by Jill M on 15 Jul 2007.

Swimming Pool has generally received positive reviews.

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