Review of Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) by Brian Y — 15 Sep 2008

This was ok but I had a hard time getting through the begining.

This review of Curse of the Golden Flower (2006) was written by Brian Y on 15 Sep 2008.

Curse of the Golden Flower has generally received positive reviews.

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