Review of Stories We Tell (2012) by Becky F — 07 Nov 2013

Great first half. The last half drags. I love Sarah Pauley, and the story of her life's big secret is compelling, but the end is pretty self-indulgent.

This review of Stories We Tell (2012) was written by Becky F on 07 Nov 2013.

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