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A heart rending tale of love, passion, politics, and betrayal, this novel follows the lives of two men, Molina and Valentin, as they navigate the harsh realities of their confinement in a Buenos Aires jail cell. Molina, the artist, uses the film he loves as a means to escape the mundane and to express his inner turmoil. Valentin, on the other hand, sees love as a source of comfort and understanding, even when it means enduring the harsh conditions of prison. Through their intimate conversations and shared experiences, Molina and Valentin explore the depths of their innermost desires and fears, ultimately coming to a profound understanding of themselves and each other.
First publish date: October 5, 2006
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Manuel Puig
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