Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Tim R — 02 Sep 2013

Refreshingly depressing. Beautiful ending.

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Tim R on 02 Sep 2013.

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

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