Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Tor M — 13 Apr 2010

Del Torro is as usual his brilliant best.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Tor M on 13 Apr 2010.

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

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