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Review of Naked Lunch (1991) by Clint F — 10 Jan 2009

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Different from the book, but then again that book was so much incoherent druginess that I almost thought I was on drugs while reading it, but both are great!

This review of Naked Lunch (1991) was written by Clint F on 10 Jan 2009.

Naked Lunch has generally received positive reviews.

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