Review of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster (2011) by Sweety H — 14 Aug 2012

This could have been so much better but falls flat. Worth one look, though.

This review of Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster (2011) was written by Sweety H on 14 Aug 2012.

Edwin Boyd: Citizen Gangster has generally received mixed reviews.

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