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281 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679724494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 01 April 1991
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,525 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 41%
challenging 31%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Confinement, TransphobiaModerate
Death, Excrement, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Sexual content
281 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0679724494
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 01 April 1991
Description
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,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,525 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 41%
challenging 31%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 35%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Confinement, TransphobiaModerate
Death, Excrement, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Sexual content