Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Hannah C — 03 Oct 2014

Slow. Disappointing, yet haunting ending.

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Hannah C on 03 Oct 2014.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has generally received positive reviews.

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