Review of The House of the Spirits (1993) by Melissa W — 14 Sep 2012

Creepy and cold. And much too long. ...Admirable effort?

This review of The House of the Spirits (1993) was written by Melissa W on 14 Sep 2012.

The House of the Spirits has generally received positive reviews.

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