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Review of Naked Lunch (1991) by Gopal A — 22 May 2010

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This was just too weird, even for me.

I wonder if the book is better.

This review of Naked Lunch (1991) was written by Gopal A on 22 May 2010.

Naked Lunch has generally received positive reviews.

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