Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Shawna G — 14 Mar 2013

It was cute and quirky, but not what I was expecting.

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Shawna G on 14 Mar 2013.

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

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