Review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) by Sergiu C — 31 Aug 2009

Dispassionate and uncensored depiction and characterization of the banalites of evils. The pace is slow and contemplative.

This review of Standard Operating Procedure (2008) was written by Sergiu C on 31 Aug 2009.

Standard Operating Procedure has generally received positive reviews.

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