Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman

Death and the Maiden

Ariel Dorfman

1 hour, 23 minutes • first pub 1990 (editions)

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Ariel Dorfman's explosively provocative, award-winning drama is set in a country that has only recently returned to democracy. Gerardo Escobar has just been chosen to head the commission that will investigate the crimes of the old regime when his ...

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Community Reviews

3.96
based on 765 reviews

Moods

dark: 92%

tense: 76%

emotional: 60%

challenging: 48%

reflective: 40%

sad: 32%

mysterious: 17%

informative: 15%

adventurous: 2%

funny: 1%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

81% of readers chose fast
12% of readers chose medium
5% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
23% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
48% of readers chose Complicated
24% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

1% of readers chose Yes
51% of readers chose Complicated
44% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
12% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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