Review of The Good Girl (2002) by Yagodina M — 18 Feb 2009

It makes you think about the contrast between what we would like our lives to be and what they really are.

This review of The Good Girl (2002) was written by Yagodina M on 18 Feb 2009.

The Good Girl has generally received positive reviews.

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