Review of Informant (2013) by Ella Taylor for NPR — 12 Sep 2013

Among other things, this powerfully confused man is a study in American extremity.

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This review of Informant (2013) was written by Ella Taylor and published by NPR on 12 Sep 2013.

Informant has generally received positive reviews.

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