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Boquitas Pintadas
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Summary
Boquitas Pintadas by Manuel Puig reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2000 • Editorial Seix Barral • 224 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.
Edition on file: 2000 • Editorial Seix Barral • 224 pages • ISBN 9789507312861.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
What stands out here
What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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