Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Marjon O — 20 Jan 2015

Great story of an immigrant in search of American Dream during some of the most brutal times of NYC one can remember.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Marjon O on 20 Jan 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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