Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman

Death and the Maiden

Ariel Dorfman

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Generally, it's the tortured who turn into torturers. - Carl Gustav Jung Suspense mounts when Paulina and her husband offer hospitality to a stranger. Paulina thinks she recognizes, in their guest, the man who tortured her in prison, and she subse...

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Community Reviews Summary of 543 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 78%
emotional 60%
challenging 47%
reflective 35%
sad 33%
mysterious 15%
informative 13%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 10%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 19%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 45% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.95

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