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Death and the Maiden

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“Death and the Maiden” by Ariel Dorfman is a gripping drama about Paulina Salas, who believes she recognizes her torturer from years of captivity. Set in a post-dictatorship nation, this suspenseful novel explores themes of justice, trauma, and retribution. ISBN: 9780140246841. Published by Penguin Random House India.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780140246841
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 6
  • Height: 197 mm
  • No of Pages: 96
  • Series Title: Penguin Plays
  • Weight: 86 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140246843
  • Publisher Date: 01 Dec 1994
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Edition: Reprint
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 10 mm
  • Width: 128 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

14 reviews for Death and the Maiden

  1. Gitansh Bhola

    Very well written and engaging. The themes of justice and revenge are explored in a nuanced way. I really loved the book.

  2. Preethi Vardhan Yadav Golla

    Ariel Dorfman’s writing is superb. I was captivated by the psychological depth. This play stays with you long after you finish reading it.

  3. Mamta Garg

    Dark and disturbing. The play raises important questions about justice. It was a bit slow-paced at times. But the themes explored were good.

  4. Purnyatre Gaur

    Intense and thought-provoking. Dorfman tackles complex issues with skill. The ending left me uneasy, but the performances are unforgettable. Highly recommended!

  5. Hariharasudhan J

    A powerful exploration of trauma and revenge. Paulina’s character is compelling, though the plot felt a bit contrived at times. Worth reading for its themes.

  6. Satabdi Das

    A truly disturbing read. The tension is palpable throughout. Though the ending was not great, the moral questions raised were thought-provoking.

  7. Aditya Bhardwaj

    A chilling portrayal of a country grappling with its past. The story is suspenseful and disturbing, but ultimately rewarding.

  8. Rohit Kumar Yadav

    A powerful exploration of the impact of trauma on an individual. The moral ambiguity makes it even more compelling.

  9. Pallavi Singh

    Gripping and intense. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is full of twists and turns. But some scenes are hard to read.

  10. Ishant Pawar

    The moral questions in this book are compelling, and the author writes really well. I would read it again. The play explores themes of trauma and revenge.

  11. Muneela Yarrabathina

    This play raises difficult questions. I found it unsettling. Overall a thought-provoking read about trauma and revenge.

  12. Nishit Muralia

    Though I appreciated the themes, the execution felt a bit heavy-handed at times. Still, it’s a worthwhile read for its subject matter.

  13. Sameer Saurabh Kiro

    Ariel Dorfman’s ‘Death and the Maiden’ is a disturbing drama about trauma, justice, and retribution, and a gripping exploration of a post-dictatorship nation.

  14. Mohd Ashar Mujeeb

    A play about trauma, revenge and forgiveness. It is so suspenseful. I will not spoil the ending but it could have been better.

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