Review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) by Prohibido Nebraska K — 21 Jan 2011

Me encanta, es directa y extrña por lo real que es.

This review of The Squid and the Whale (2005) was written by Prohibido Nebraska K on 21 Jan 2011.

The Squid and the Whale has generally received very positive reviews.

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