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challenging
dark
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
I've read the orginal version of the book several times after we were required to watch the film adaptation way back in highschool. No offense to my history teachers but this book taught me more about the country's history during martial law days than any of my history class at school.
Reading this again after many years hits harder especially now that history bounds to repeat itself. It doesn't feel like I was reading book published decades ago,I felt like I was reading the news and current affairs instead.
As I was reading the book yesterday,(Feb25,2022) the country celebrates the 36th year anniversary of the Edsa Revolution. In less than 3 months, we will decide whether we will allow for the events in the 70's to happen again.
Reading this again after many years hits harder especially now that history bounds to repeat itself. It doesn't feel like I was reading book published decades ago,I felt like I was reading the news and current affairs instead.
As I was reading the book yesterday,(Feb25,2022) the country celebrates the 36th year anniversary of the Edsa Revolution. In less than 3 months, we will decide whether we will allow for the events in the 70's to happen again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Sexism, Violence, Police brutality, and War