Review of Birthday Girl (2002) by Lydia E — 15 Oct 2007

It was good, but also uncomfortable?. I liked hearing Russian words that I understood. The ending was rather sudden.

This review of Birthday Girl (2002) was written by Lydia E on 15 Oct 2007.

Birthday Girl has generally received mixed reviews.

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