Review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) by Lisa J — 27 May 2007

No action, no special effects, no Hollywood happy ending, just two people brought together by a love of books. One of my House Favorites.

This review of 84 Charing Cross Road (1987) was written by Lisa J on 27 May 2007.

84 Charing Cross Road has generally received very positive reviews.

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