Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Timothy F — 20 May 2009

I was just a tad let down by this, but maybe that's because it got built up so damn much!

This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Timothy F on 20 May 2009.

The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.

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