Review of Very Semi-Serious (2015) by Rebecca S — 23 Dec 2015

Stumbled upon this last night, and it was fascinating!

This review of Very Semi-Serious (2015) was written by Rebecca S on 23 Dec 2015.

Very Semi-Serious has generally received very positive reviews.

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