Review of Microcosmos (1996) by Luis Enrique R — 01 Oct 2008

BEAUTIFUL. GREAT work, makes bugs the most loveble creatures.

This review of Microcosmos (1996) was written by Luis Enrique R on 01 Oct 2008.

Microcosmos has generally received very positive reviews.

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