Review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) by Alison K — 24 Jan 2009

Could've been good if Demi wasn't in it.

This review of The Scarlet Letter (1995) was written by Alison K on 24 Jan 2009.

The Scarlet Letter has generally received mixed reviews.

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