Review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) by Toni G — 06 Nov 2012

I think that was a bit harsh, and an odd birthmark does not make you a witch.

This review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) was written by Toni G on 06 Nov 2012.

The Scarlet Letter has generally received mixed reviews.

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