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Boquitas pintadas

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Boquitas pintadas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969

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Boquitas pintadas

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Argentina • 1950s

Publication Year

1969

Publisher

Penguin Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Boquitas pintadas by Manuel Puig follows an individual in a small Argentine town navigating complex relationships, secrets, and societal norms. The narrative unfolds through letters and diary entries, revealing personal struggles and social dynamics during the 1940s. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of cultural expectations on individuals' lives.

Melancholic

Mysterious

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

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Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Argentina • 1950s

Publication Year

1969

Publisher

Penguin Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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