Review of The Cider House Rules (1999) by Mary Jane P — 17 May 2010

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

This review of The Cider House Rules (1999) was written by Mary Jane P on 17 May 2010.

The Cider House Rules has generally received very positive reviews.

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