Review of The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) by Kurt O — 19 Apr 2012

Adorably awkward and a bit of hope for all the lost souls out there that think they're "weird" because they haven't figured life out yet.

This review of The Giant Mechanical Man (2012) was written by Kurt O on 19 Apr 2012.

The Giant Mechanical Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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