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dee2799d's review against another edition
5.0
Like I always said before, anthologies are not my thing. I tend to buy them for a specific author and skip the stories that I don't find interesting.
But an anthology with stories based on Philippine myths (of which I have very little knowledge, ngl) and with illustrations by Mervin Malonzo? Yes please.
My favourites have to be 'Keeper of My Sky' a beautifully told story about Tungkung Langit and Alunsina, and the additional story (for the extended edition) 'Remembrance'. I guess that shows how romantic I am at heart, but seriously. There's no story I wanted to skip, and they were all strong and beautiful. Worth it.
But an anthology with stories based on Philippine myths (of which I have very little knowledge, ngl) and with illustrations by Mervin Malonzo? Yes please.
My favourites have to be 'Keeper of My Sky' a beautifully told story about Tungkung Langit and Alunsina, and the additional story (for the extended edition) 'Remembrance'. I guess that shows how romantic I am at heart, but seriously. There's no story I wanted to skip, and they were all strong and beautiful. Worth it.
charmspeakers's review against another edition
5.0
I AM ALWAYS A HOE FOR STORIES THAT MIX MYTHS AND MODERN ELEMENTS
which is why, of course, i loved this very much!!!
ginpomelo's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Philippine myths and legends are ushered into the 21st century in this collection of eleven stories, with additional information on the original legends and the regions they come from. There are also a couple of interviews with the country’s foremost folklorists included in the appendices. This structure is quite unique for an anthology and I really appreciate the care and rigor that the editor exercised in trying to bridge the past and the present.
My favorite story in the collection is “Harinuo’s Love Song” by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz, which is a fantastic and humane examination of maleness in the face of society’s unfair prejudices. It’s a master class in creating a fully human, if unlikeable character.
My favorite story in the collection is “Harinuo’s Love Song” by Rochita Loenen-Ruiz, which is a fantastic and humane examination of maleness in the face of society’s unfair prejudices. It’s a master class in creating a fully human, if unlikeable character.
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