Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Manuel Puig with Thomas Colchie (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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Kiss of the Spider Woman is a graceful, intensely compelling novel about love and victimization. In an Argentine prison, two men share a cell: Molina, a gay window dresser who is self-centered, self-denigrating, yet charming as well; and Valentin,...

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Moods

emotional 75%
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 41%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
mysterious 19%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 36%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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