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Dec 30, 2013
Kai Coates
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Many times, when I read a book with lots of post-modern "tricks", the writing method becomes the main focus and the story becomes secondary. Kiss of the Spider Woman is successful because this did not happen, despite Manuel Puig's experimental approach. The novel is a combination of dialogue similar to a play, official government documents, psychological footnotes on homosexuality, and drug-induced dreams. There is not central narrative voice which ties these different parts together, yet the bo
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There's no narrative voice in Puig's novel, only dialogue. Despite this the novel is wonderfully multilayered, and Puig has subtly weaved the stories of the main characters among the recountings of the films Molina has seen. Loved the choice of films, Cat People (1942) and I Walked with a Zombie (1943) among others. By recounting films the jail time of Molina and Valentín goes by faster, helping them to forget the harsh reality. However, reality seeps through the stories because you can't ever e
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Mar 03, 2008
Laura
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Publicado em 1976, este livro é um pungente e sensível mergulho no relacionamento de um preso político, Valentin, com seu companheiro de cela homossexual, Molina, acusado de corromper menores.
Jan 30, 2010
BurgendyA
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I loved this novel. This unique & unconventional love story between two men in an Argentinian prison. The friendship/love between Molina and Valentin is gripping, wonderful and witty. In the beginning they were bitching like husband and wife. After they extreme events with eachother that has changed. Kiss of the Spiderwoman is an unforgettable tale.
The movie is great too. It may have alittle change from the book, but still very enjoyable. I give both book and film 2 thumbs up. =)~
The movie is great too. It may have alittle change from the book, but still very enjoyable. I give both book and film 2 thumbs up. =)~
Kan me niet herinneren of ik dit in het Engels of Nederlands heb gelezen. De Nederlandse cover komt me wat bekender voor.
May 27, 2018
Renate
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Mar 28, 2019
RJ - Slayer of Trolls
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Feb 16, 2023
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