Review of Please Vote for Me (2007) by Adam B — 29 Aug 2008

It was far more interesting to follow the election of a third grade class monitor in China than our own president.

I didn't stop laughing for an hour.

This review of Please Vote for Me (2007) was written by Adam B on 29 Aug 2008.

Please Vote for Me has generally received very positive reviews.

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