Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Karen D — 18 Aug 2008

Different from how I thought the movie would be.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Karen D on 18 Aug 2008.

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

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