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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Community Reviews

3.92
based on 2,073 reviews

Moods

emotional: 74%

reflective: 62%

sad: 60%

dark: 42%

challenging: 33%

tense: 24%

mysterious: 22%

funny: 15%

hopeful: 7%

inspiring: 7%

informative: 6%

adventurous: 2%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

13% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
32% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
82% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

71% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

70% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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