Review of Somers Town (2008) by Ian F — 23 Aug 2008

Charming but brief and the free-flowing format never fully engages. Thomas Turgoose is superb.

This review of Somers Town (2008) was written by Ian F on 23 Aug 2008.

Somers Town has generally received positive reviews.

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