Review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) by Ahmed Y — 10 Nov 2008

Tries to be creepy but didn't catch me that much really.

This review of Notes on a Scandal (2006) was written by Ahmed Y on 10 Nov 2008.

Notes on a Scandal has generally received very positive reviews.

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