Review of Broken English (2007) by Sheeshee Y — 26 Jan 2008

"I wish you 'appiness.".

"'A penis?'".

"Yes?".

This review of Broken English (2007) was written by Sheeshee Y on 26 Jan 2008.

Broken English has generally received positive reviews.

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