Review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) by Alexander P — 11 Jul 2015

A delightful and thought-provoking fantasy piece from a true master.

This review of The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) was written by Alexander P on 11 Jul 2015.

The Purple Rose of Cairo has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Ibraheem M (533) on 31 Mar 2014

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