Review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) by Joseph L — 28 Nov 2012

I loved it. Was so much better than that dreadful book.

This review of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011) was written by Joseph L on 28 Nov 2012.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has generally received very positive reviews.

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