Review of Friends with Money (2006) by Brian L — 27 Sep 2007

All the characters were frighteningly real. I felt sorry for them, or frustrated with them, or even exasperated. Loved it.

This review of Friends with Money (2006) was written by Brian L on 27 Sep 2007.

Friends with Money has generally received mixed reviews.

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