Review of West of Memphis (2012) by Algitya P — 27 Feb 2013

Well-arranged & narrated , Comfy to follow , but it gets more irritating than informing me.

This review of West of Memphis (2012) was written by Algitya P on 27 Feb 2013.

West of Memphis has generally received very positive reviews.

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