Review of Gomorrah (2008) by Eileen M — 26 Nov 2009

Dark, contemporary, bleak, realistic, educational and fascinating.

This review of Gomorrah (2008) was written by Eileen M on 26 Nov 2009.

Gomorrah has generally received positive reviews.

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