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Betrayed by Rita Hayworth
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Good fit if you want...
Best fit when you want a first pass with less guesswork. Good starting point if you want a stronger opening signal than generic alternatives.
Maybe skip if...
Pass if you mainly want a radically different tone from this lane. Skip this if you want specialist depth as the top priority.
Summary
Betrayed by Rita Hayworth by Manuel Puig looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. This edition lists 2009 • Dalkey Archive Press, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2009 • Dalkey Archive Press • ISBN 9781564785305.
Why this book now
Makes the most sense if you are after a clearer feel for what this title offers before deciding whether to buy it.
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Reading commitment
Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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