Review of Bad Education (2004) by Jon Popick for Planet Sick-Boy — 16 Sep 2004

Terrifically layered and wonderfully paced.

You can read the full review where it was originally posted online.

This review of Bad Education (2004) was written by Jon Popick and published by Planet Sick-Boy on 16 Sep 2004.

Bad Education has generally received very positive reviews.

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