Review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) by Marcin W — 10 Sep 2011

A tight and narrowminded adaptation of a really great and important book.

This review of The Unbearable Lightness of Being (1988) was written by Marcin W on 10 Sep 2011.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being has generally received positive reviews.

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