Review of The House of the Spirits (1993) by Elina K — 26 Apr 2009

Elokuvana lÃ¤hes vakuuttavampi kuin kirjana, mutta kyllÃ¤ Allenden kirjatkin kannattaa lukea.

This review of The House of the Spirits (1993) was written by Elina K on 26 Apr 2009.

The House of the Spirits has generally received positive reviews.

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