Review of Elective Affinities (1996) by Lee M — 20 Jun 2013

Pedagogically interesting, but too often slips from "dignified" to"mummified".

This review of Elective Affinities (1996) was written by Lee M on 20 Jun 2013.

Elective Affinities has generally received positive reviews.

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