Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Doug C — 13 Dec 2015

Great story. But I really expected much more action.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Doug C on 13 Dec 2015.

In the Heart of the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.

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