Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Susanna C — 05 Feb 2009

"Delirava anche... Parlava di un cuore che batteva nella sua mano".

Eccezionale.

This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Susanna C on 05 Feb 2009.

A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.

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