Review of Barney's Version (2010) by Lydia W — 22 Aug 2011

Engaging. There are some outlandish characters yet I still found them believable. Heart-warming and heart-breaking.

This review of Barney's Version (2010) was written by Lydia W on 22 Aug 2011.

Barney's Version has generally received positive reviews.

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