Review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) by Ian S — 17 Jun 2008

If it wasn't updated and was actually set in the 60s like the book and the real events of Jim Carroll's teenage life, it would be a masterpiece.

This review of The Basketball Diaries (1995) was written by Ian S on 17 Jun 2008.

The Basketball Diaries has generally received positive reviews.

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