Review of Killing Them Softly (2012) by Tim M — 26 Dec 2013

Wish I gave a damn about any of these people. Particularly the main character...

This review of Killing Them Softly (2012) was written by Tim M on 26 Dec 2013.

Killing Them Softly has generally received mixed reviews.

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