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Review of Naked Lunch (1991) by Xxoxriffraffxoxx — 16 Nov 2008

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The original "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"?

I think it's about time for our William Tell routine.

This review of Naked Lunch (1991) was written by Xxoxriffraffxoxx on 16 Nov 2008.

Naked Lunch has generally received positive reviews.

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