Review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) by David M — 27 Aug 2007

I suppose as tales of incest go, this one's pretty entertaining.

This review of Murmur of the Heart (1971) was written by David M on 27 Aug 2007.

Murmur of the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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