Review of The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) by Simon W — 11 Aug 2015

Some nice observations and some bravely honest performances, but ultimately self-indulgent.

This review of The Diary of a Teenage Girl (2015) was written by Simon W on 11 Aug 2015.

The Diary of a Teenage Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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