Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Erica — 08 Mar 2008

Slow...but overall good...great acting on the main characters' part.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Erica on 08 Mar 2008.

Things We Lost in the Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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