Review of The Mosquito Coast (1986) by Jamie P — 25 Jun 2006

Not sure why I liked it...survival perhaps?

This review of The Mosquito Coast (1986) was written by Jamie P on 25 Jun 2006.

The Mosquito Coast has generally received positive reviews.

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