Reviews

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Just a collection of reviews I've written on things I've done/joined/read/watched etc.

(to be updated)

  1. Art
  2. Classes and workshops
  3. Film and theatre
  4. Food and drinks
  5. Literature (books, manga etc)
  6. Music
  7. Technology (apps, devices etc)


Last updated: 2023-01-31

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