Review of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) by Natalia Keogan for Paste Magazine — 15 Oct 2021

Though [Hamaguchi's] highly anticipated Drive My Car distills these musings in a slightly more meticulous manner, Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy cuts to the chase in a way that’s quaintly quirky—and never dull to watch unfold.

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This review of Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021) was written by Natalia Keogan and published by Paste Magazine on 15 Oct 2021.

Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy has generally received very positive reviews.

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