Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Jerome C — 16 Jan 2008

I'm sure it is very rewarding if you are in on the joke, but I was excluded. And I'm very annoyed about that.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Jerome C on 16 Jan 2008.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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