Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Danielle O — 19 Aug 2016

Stunning desert scenes yet hollow. May be the leading character was hollow.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Danielle O on 19 Aug 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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