Review of Period of Adjustment (1962) by Byron B — 31 May 2008

Required viewing foranyone getting married. It's good even if you're single too.

This review of Period of Adjustment (1962) was written by Byron B on 31 May 2008.

Period of Adjustment has generally received mixed reviews.

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