Review of The Way Back (2011) by Tonygreen — 09 Nov 2018

Well obviously it has a few pretty vistas. But **** me it has a serious axe to grind. Unending polemic dialogue and exposition.

This review of The Way Back (2011) was written by Tonygreen on 09 Nov 2018.

The Way Back has generally received positive reviews.

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