Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Manuel Puig with Thomas Colchie

281 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Sometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell, Molina re-weaves the glittering and fragile stories of the film he loves, and the cynical Valentin listens. Valentin believes in the just cause which makes all suffering bear...

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Moods

emotional 75%
sad 63%
reflective 58%
dark 41%
challenging 30%
tense 22%
mysterious 18%
funny 12%
inspiring 8%
informative 7%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 35%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 27% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.92

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