Review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) by Sergio R — 06 Nov 2007

Great Roman a clef about Hollywood and mothers and daughters.

This review of Postcards from the Edge (1990) was written by Sergio R on 06 Nov 2007.

Postcards from the Edge has generally received positive reviews.

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