Review of December Boys (2007) by Damien T — 20 May 2008

This one still makes my heart ache, three days later. It is charming and disheartening and absolutely enveloping. I wish I could have adopted them all.

This review of December Boys (2007) was written by Damien T on 20 May 2008.

December Boys has generally received mixed reviews.

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