Review of Running with Scissors (2006) by Liliana A — 06 Jun 2008

Bizarra como ella sola... esos sicÃ³ticos hacen palidecer cualquier realidad, y es una historia real de Augusten.

This review of Running with Scissors (2006) was written by Liliana A on 06 Jun 2008.

Running with Scissors has generally received mixed reviews.

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