The Betrayal of Rita Hayworth

This debut novel by Argentine writer Manuel Puig explores the profound influence of cinema on daily life in a small provincial town. Told through the stories of several residents, the book demonstrates how movies and examples of pop culture serve as a means of escapism, shaping people’s dreams, hopes, and disappointments. The novel is rich with cultural allusions and depicts complex human relationships, prompting the reader to contemplate the boundaries between reality and illusion.