Review of Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) by Rob C — 23 Jun 2011

An imaginative, engaging, and authentic story.

This review of Wristcutters: A Love Story (2007) was written by Rob C on 23 Jun 2011.

Wristcutters: A Love Story has generally received positive reviews.

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