Review of Straw Dogs (1971) by Gillian W — 05 Oct 2007

Welcome to the wild side of human nature. Great anthropological study. Best Hoffman.

This review of Straw Dogs (1971) was written by Gillian W on 05 Oct 2007.

Straw Dogs has generally received positive reviews.

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