Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by María C — 11 Jan 2010

Blah- didn't even finish it. One star for Pegg, just cause I like him. But otherwise, pretty lame all around.

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by María C on 11 Jan 2010.

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People has generally received mixed reviews.

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