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An amazing tale of high fantasy crafted by master creators, 'Shame: Redemption' is truly something to be cherished.
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"Shame" is dark but spellbinding, and the art’s gorgeous realism makes the tale compelling and take on a life of its own. This is a grown-up’s fairy tale that demands one’s attention and to remind people of the need to be good in this world.
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