Review of Lone Survivor (2013) by Jamie K — 18 Jul 2014

Good but not as gritty as it could have been.

This review of Lone Survivor (2013) was written by Jamie K on 18 Jul 2014.

Lone Survivor has generally received positive reviews.

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