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Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Lami — 20 May 2008

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Augusten burroughs is fuckin amazing. the book was way better than the movie. good, but dissapointing!

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Lami on 20 May 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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