Review of Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) by Wollam11 — 10 Nov 2018

Lee Israel was selfish, cold, sad, and disreputable. She was also really fun to know.

This review of Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018) was written by Wollam11 on 10 Nov 2018.

Can You Ever Forgive Me? has generally received very positive reviews.

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