Review of Your Friends & Neighbors (1998) by Frances H — 14 Mar 2014

Not one of these characters had a single redeeming personality trait. I lost interest.

This review of Your Friends & Neighbors (1998) was written by Frances H on 14 Mar 2014.

Your Friends & Neighbors has generally received positive reviews.

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