Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Manuel Puig with Thomas Colchie (Translator)

288 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ challenging reflective slow-paced
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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,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,544 reviews

Moods

emotional 74%
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 43%
challenging 30%
tense 23%
mysterious 22%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
informative 6%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 36%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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