Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Kristopher B — 25 Dec 2016

Didn't care for the story or the score.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Kristopher B on 25 Dec 2016.

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

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