Review of A Hijacking (2012) by Marco S — 02 Nov 2013

A great story about human suffering and inequalities.

This review of A Hijacking (2012) was written by Marco S on 02 Nov 2013.

A Hijacking has generally received positive reviews.

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[A Hijacking] illuminatingly and sensitively dramatizes an easily-overlooked global crime phenomenon…

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