Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Erdem P — 15 Nov 2007

Harrowing and superbly documented diary of genocide. The choas is So well captured..Truely heart-rendering.

This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Erdem P on 15 Nov 2007.

The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.

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