Review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) by Jasmine P — 30 May 2007

Dark, funny, disturbing, and depressing. Evan Rachel Wood, wow.

This review of Pretty Persuasion (2005) was written by Jasmine P on 30 May 2007.

Pretty Persuasion has generally received positive reviews.

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