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219 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564785800
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 24 August 2010
Description
Manuel Puig's masterful and ironic "detective novel" concerns the abduction of a woman, an impending murder, and the dim memories of a thousand old glamour queens--Garbo, Dietrich, Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth--all combining to make a powerful por...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
challenging 57%
tense 57%
sad 42%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Violence, Mental illness, RapeMinor
Homophobia
219 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781564785800
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dalkey Archive Press
Publication date: 24 August 2010
Description
Manuel Puig's masterful and ironic "detective novel" concerns the abduction of a woman, an impending murder, and the dim memories of a thousand old glamour queens--Garbo, Dietrich, Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth--all combining to make a powerful por...
Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews
Moods
mysterious 71%
challenging 57%
tense 57%
sad 42%
reflective 14%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 66% | Character: 33%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 83% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Drug use, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughtsModerate
Violence, Mental illness, RapeMinor
Homophobia