Review of The Cider House Rules (1999) by Robert W — 19 Nov 2010

Goodnight, you princes of Maine. You kings of New England.

This review of The Cider House Rules (1999) was written by Robert W on 19 Nov 2010.

The Cider House Rules has generally received very positive reviews.

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