Review of A Hologram for the King (2016) by Rebecca T — 05 May 2016

Maybe 15 years ago this would have been well received. Not now.

This review of A Hologram for the King (2016) was written by Rebecca T on 05 May 2016.

A Hologram for the King has generally received mixed reviews.

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