Review of Things to Come (1936) by Harvey M — 15 Apr 2007

Grandma told me, that scifi was for little kids. Well grandma, this is for you!

This review of Things to Come (1936) was written by Harvey M on 15 Apr 2007.

Things to Come has generally received positive reviews.

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