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281 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099342007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
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 1,527 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 42%
challenging 31%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | 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 content281 pages • first pub 1976 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099342007
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: Not specified
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 1,527 reviews
Moods
sad 63%
reflective 60%
dark 42%
challenging 31%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
funny 14%
inspiring 7%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
slow 36%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 61% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14% | 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