Review of The World According to Garp (1982) by Els E — 24 Jan 2008

Robin Williams as he is: great. So nice, so crazy, so very much John Irving.

This review of The World According to Garp (1982) was written by Els E on 24 Jan 2008.

The World According to Garp has generally received positive reviews.

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