Review of My Life in Ruins (2009) by Nicole G — 19 Oct 2009

Good entertainment for on an aeroplane. :P.

This review of My Life in Ruins (2009) was written by Nicole G on 19 Oct 2009.

My Life in Ruins has generally received mixed reviews.

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