Review of Meet the Fokkens (2011) by Scott C — 04 May 2016

A couple likeable, interesting characters. Sadly, the story doesn't progress as well as I'd have liked. The ending was very weak.

This review of Meet the Fokkens (2011) was written by Scott C on 04 May 2016.

Meet the Fokkens has generally received positive reviews.

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