Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman

Death and the Maiden

Ariel Dorfman

96 pages • first pub 1990 (editions)

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Ariel Dorfman's explosively provocative, award-winning drama is set in a country that has only recently returned to democracy. Gerardo Escobar has just been chosen to head the commission that will investigate the crimes of the old regime when his ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 540 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 78%
emotional 62%
challenging 46%
reflective 34%
sad 32%
mysterious 16%
informative 14%
adventurous 4%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 10%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 31% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 47% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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