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287 books · 215 voters · list created October 21st, 2014 by Ramesha (votes) .
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message 1: by Nila (new)

Nila I love this list :)


message 2: by ~☆~Autumn (last edited May 15, 2023 03:05PM) (new)

~☆~Autumn Kick ass is so crass!


message 3: by ~☆~Autumn (new)

~☆~Autumn lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence.
"the crass assumptions that men make about women"


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