Review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) by Jessica S — 24 Nov 2009

Actually a lot better than I was expecting!

This review of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008) was written by Jessica S on 24 Nov 2009.

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

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