Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Greg W — 24 May 2013

It is a finely detailed manners study of the superwealthy, a drama of conflicting principles and values and an engrossing legal detective story.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Greg W on 24 May 2013.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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