Review of The Secret Life of Words (2005) by Lize T — 27 Jan 2008

2 January 2007. Cliche upon cliche... Tim Robbins - the weakest link.

This review of The Secret Life of Words (2005) was written by Lize T on 27 Jan 2008.

The Secret Life of Words has generally received very positive reviews.

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