Review of A Most Violent Year (2014) by Sean E — 17 Oct 2015

A lot of potential, but underdeveloped characters and poor writing left me wanting more.

This review of A Most Violent Year (2014) was written by Sean E on 17 Oct 2015.

A Most Violent Year has generally received positive reviews.

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