Review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) by Simon D — 18 Sep 2015

Slow unraveling of a troubled mind.

#catharsis.

This review of Jacob's Ladder (1990) was written by Simon D on 18 Sep 2015.

Jacob's Ladder has generally received positive reviews.

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