Take a photo of a barcode or cover
4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gore, Violence, Death of parent
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Child abuse
Once again, Edgar Calabia Samar did not fail me.
I absolutely love the first book in the Janus Silang Series and I cannot wait for the next one.
It is a young adult novel but it is definitely for all ages. The book’s story revolves around Janus Silang and how he unveils the truth behind a computer game named, TALA. Janus will learn the truth about his existence and how he is connected to the famous Filipino creature, the “tiyanak”.
This book has everything in it; fantasy, love, death, friendship, family, mystery, thrill, and horror. Each chapter gave me chills and I just couldn’t stop reading the book. I enjoyed the twist of the story. I was left shocked and very much affected by the end of the book. I was actually very sad that I was done reading it.
I also love that this was written in our own language. It also gives us details about the Filipino legends that we’ve come across and the dark creatures known only in the Philippines.
To anyone who’s checking this book out, go ahead and buy it! You won’t regret picking it up.
I absolutely love the first book in the Janus Silang Series and I cannot wait for the next one.
It is a young adult novel but it is definitely for all ages. The book’s story revolves around Janus Silang and how he unveils the truth behind a computer game named, TALA. Janus will learn the truth about his existence and how he is connected to the famous Filipino creature, the “tiyanak”.
This book has everything in it; fantasy, love, death, friendship, family, mystery, thrill, and horror. Each chapter gave me chills and I just couldn’t stop reading the book. I enjoyed the twist of the story. I was left shocked and very much affected by the end of the book. I was actually very sad that I was done reading it.
I also love that this was written in our own language. It also gives us details about the Filipino legends that we’ve come across and the dark creatures known only in the Philippines.
To anyone who’s checking this book out, go ahead and buy it! You won’t regret picking it up.
I did like it but I didn't love it?? Technically it was a breezy read but I didn't feel excited about picking it up again after I put it down for the day. The writing was a bit stilted at parts and a lot of the worldbuilding was done through long chunks of dialogue which I get is the fast way to do it but it also felt more like telling than showing. I also didn't really connect to Janus as a character that much like I didn't feel like he (or any of the other characters) had enough depth for me to care about them.
With that said, I did enjoy the premise and I like where this story is going so I have high hopes for the next book!
With that said, I did enjoy the premise and I like where this story is going so I have high hopes for the next book!
MAHUSAY!
This is actually my first time reading a Philippine young adult book, I really loved how sir Edgar showed our rich mythology and culture. There are times where I can really relate to the scenery and feel of the book just because it's our culture and place.
Infusing technology and video game themes piqued my interest just because it's unique in its own way. I love how Janus is characterized and the familiarization of locations is truly something that catches the heart of Filipinos.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tabon
Edgar Calabia Samar
March 21, 2020; 12:03 PM
Goodreads Rating: 4.3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
My Rating: 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Fantasy; Fiction; Filipino Folklore, Horror
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Ang librong ito ay naglalaman ng mga sensitibong bagay katulad ng Pagpatay.
Malinis. Astig. Napakaangas at napapanahon.
Ilan lang ito sa mga salitang makakapagdiskubre sa librong ito.
Grabe, isang napakagandang karanasan ang aking naramdaman habang binabasa ko ang librong ito. Dinala ako ni Samar sa mundo ng Mito ng mga Pilipino patungkol sa mga kakaibang halimaw sa bansang Pilipinas.
Napapanahon sapagkat masasabi kong naging konektado ang aking imahenasyon sa panahon na ginagalawan ni Janus.
Kapanapanabik ang bawat eksena. Di mo nanaising pigilan ang iyong sarili sa paglipat ng pahina sapagkat kabang abang ang mga pangyayari. Maraming tanong at katha ang iyong maiisip habang binabasa mo ito. Nakakatuwang isipin na lahat ng tanong mo sa umpisa ay nabigyan ng kasagutan sa huli. Malinis at walang butas ang paglalahad ng storya.
Napakaganda din ng pagdidiskubre at pagpapalawak ng mga bagong karakter. Sinigurado ng may akda na kikinang ang bida habang nakapaligid sa kanya ang mga sub karakter ng istorya.
Napaka detalyado din kung tutuusin sapagkat nagbigay ang librong ito ng pinagmulan ng mga kwentong pinoy patungkol sa mga tiyanak at ibang mga lamang lupa.
Hindi nakakalito ang pagkukwento at naging makinis ang bilis at highlight ng istorya simula hanggang sa matapos ang storya.
Sa paglalahat nagustuhan ko ng sobra ang librong ito.
Inirerekomenda sa mga kabataang pinoy, mga naghahanap ngstorya patungkol sa mga mitong Pilipino pagdating sa mga halimaw at mga mababasa na naghahanap ng literaturang sariling atin.
Edgar Calabia Samar
March 21, 2020; 12:03 PM
Goodreads Rating: 4.3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨
My Rating: 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Genre: Fantasy; Fiction; Filipino Folklore, Horror
TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Ang librong ito ay naglalaman ng mga sensitibong bagay katulad ng Pagpatay.
Malinis. Astig. Napakaangas at napapanahon.
Ilan lang ito sa mga salitang makakapagdiskubre sa librong ito.
Grabe, isang napakagandang karanasan ang aking naramdaman habang binabasa ko ang librong ito. Dinala ako ni Samar sa mundo ng Mito ng mga Pilipino patungkol sa mga kakaibang halimaw sa bansang Pilipinas.
Napapanahon sapagkat masasabi kong naging konektado ang aking imahenasyon sa panahon na ginagalawan ni Janus.
Kapanapanabik ang bawat eksena. Di mo nanaising pigilan ang iyong sarili sa paglipat ng pahina sapagkat kabang abang ang mga pangyayari. Maraming tanong at katha ang iyong maiisip habang binabasa mo ito. Nakakatuwang isipin na lahat ng tanong mo sa umpisa ay nabigyan ng kasagutan sa huli. Malinis at walang butas ang paglalahad ng storya.
Napakaganda din ng pagdidiskubre at pagpapalawak ng mga bagong karakter. Sinigurado ng may akda na kikinang ang bida habang nakapaligid sa kanya ang mga sub karakter ng istorya.
Napaka detalyado din kung tutuusin sapagkat nagbigay ang librong ito ng pinagmulan ng mga kwentong pinoy patungkol sa mga tiyanak at ibang mga lamang lupa.
Hindi nakakalito ang pagkukwento at naging makinis ang bilis at highlight ng istorya simula hanggang sa matapos ang storya.
Sa paglalahat nagustuhan ko ng sobra ang librong ito.
Inirerekomenda sa mga kabataang pinoy, mga naghahanap ngstorya patungkol sa mga mitong Pilipino pagdating sa mga halimaw at mga mababasa na naghahanap ng literaturang sariling atin.
Kung ano yung naramdaman kong Thrill sa una kong pagbasa nito, ganun pa din sa Graphic novel. Makapigil Hininga talaga ang mga tagpo. Ugh!