Review of Fast Food Nation (2006) by Alex R — 20 May 2012

Hard hitting, but too complex to be memorable. It does make me never want to eat a fast food burger again.

This review of Fast Food Nation (2006) was written by Alex R on 20 May 2012.

Fast Food Nation has generally received mixed reviews.

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