Review of The Astronaut's Wife (1999) by The Kazekage — 03 Aug 2008

A good psychological thriller.. Pretty sexy at times as well.

This review of The Astronaut's Wife (1999) was written by The Kazekage on 03 Aug 2008.

The Astronaut's Wife has generally received mixed reviews.

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