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backtoblue

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31. The foreign film

Reply to fadedrose (Reply #28)

Fri Jan 6, 2012, 09:36 AM

Jan 2012

didn't explore her mind or give many details other than blackmail and rape. It was all subtitled, so that may have something to do with me not understanding the storyline.

I might have to read the book now from hearing the reviews from posters, but I'm a bit apprehensive.

You're right, though. Seeing a scenario affects us way more than reading it. I must've gotten it backwards this time! lol

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