Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Jamie H — 04 Jan 2009

The imagery is beautiful. but I had a hard time watching her grief.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Jamie H on 04 Jan 2009.

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

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