Review of Digging for Fire (2015) by Rendan L — 07 Nov 2015

Digging For Fire does have some interesting things to say but they come in the midst of an uneven and boring plot.

Grade: C+.

This review of Digging for Fire (2015) was written by Rendan L on 07 Nov 2015.

Digging for Fire has generally received mixed reviews.

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