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304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784877781
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Description
Sometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell, Molina re-weaves the glittering and fragile stories of the film he loves, and the cynical Valentin listens. Valentin believes in the just cause which makes all suffering bear...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 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
304 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781784877781
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Description
Sometimes they talk all night long. In the still darkness of their cell, Molina re-weaves the glittering and fragile stories of the film he loves, and the cynical Valentin listens. Valentin believes in the just cause which makes all suffering bear...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,526 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