Review of Suburbia (1984) by Mikhail B — 27 Aug 2011

Excellent story about the demise of the American dream, poverty, anger and despair in America's suburbs.

This review of Suburbia (1984) was written by Mikhail B on 27 Aug 2011.

Suburbia has generally received positive reviews.

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