"The Da Vinci Code is written like a kids' book."
No, it's written like a crappy book. There's a difference.
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09 October 2008
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Posted by: Brian F. | 09 October 2008 at 08:52 AM
Oh, HELL to the yes!
Posted by: Anne | 10 October 2008 at 09:31 PM
What do you mean? A kids book? I don't know, too inappropriate for kid's eyes.
Posted by: EshInoBi | 13 October 2008 at 08:31 PM