Review of Places in the Heart (1984) by Lucrezia C — 05 Nov 2007

If you did not cry with that ending you are not human!!

This review of Places in the Heart (1984) was written by Lucrezia C on 05 Nov 2007.

Places in the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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