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withlovejea's review against another edition
dark
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Chilling how the events from this era mirrors the present. All the more reason for this book to be read by Filipinos today, especially the youth.
alexontheblk's review against another edition
5.0
a legendary and powerful book. i revisited this story after years (i watched the movie in high school) and the impact is still so intense and heartbreaking.
fbzreadswhatever's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Violence, and Police brutality
Moderate: Confinement, Death, and Colonisation
jireh's review against another edition
4.5
*read in the original Filipino*
Should be required reading especially for today's youth, mainly for its usage of the political climate of that time as backdrop and driving force of the story, but also for the broader themes of womanhood, benevolent misogyny, family dynamics, and how our society can influence different people, in that we can all experience the same privileges but view those things in various ways.
As a tiny thought, I also wonder how much the rise of the internet and technology, and the increasing number of comforts people have access to, affects the mobilization efforts for revolutionary action. I may expound on this if I find the words for it but idk it's just a thought.
Should be required reading especially for today's youth, mainly for its usage of the political climate of that time as backdrop and driving force of the story, but also for the broader themes of womanhood, benevolent misogyny, family dynamics, and how our society can influence different people, in that we can all experience the same privileges but view those things in various ways.
As a tiny thought, I also wonder how much the rise of the internet and technology, and the increasing number of comforts people have access to, affects the mobilization efforts for revolutionary action. I may expound on this if I find the words for it but idk it's just a thought.
seniiidn's review against another edition
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
savetris's review against another edition
4.0
Naiisip ko . . . naiisip ko lang naman . . . wala sanang magalit sa'kin pero naiisip ko . . . na kailangan na nga yata natin ang rebolusyon!
must-read for every filipino (especially parents i think)
must-read for every filipino (especially parents i think)
lantsoved's review against another edition
dark
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
MARCOS HITLET DIKTADOR TUTA
honeyhued's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
st4r9irl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
one of the best.