Review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) by Jess D — 08 Sep 2007

Het eeuwige gekijf over een erfenis, waarvoor elke leugen geoorloofd is, over doorgeslagen christendom en 'eerlijk duurt het langst' (1 september 1999).

This review of Cookie's Fortune (1999) was written by Jess D on 08 Sep 2007.

Cookie's Fortune has generally received positive reviews.

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