Review of Le Divorce (2003) by Claudia Puig for USA Today — 06 Feb 2011

A tasty bonbon, initially appealing but not terribly satisfying.

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This review of Le Divorce (2003) was written by Claudia Puig and published by USA Today on 06 Feb 2011.

Le Divorce has generally received mixed reviews.

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