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hon_ey's review against another edition
3.0
“This should be made into a movie!” was what preoccupied my mind the entire time I was reading this. It will surely click with the Filipino mass of moviegoers, joining the array of comedic superhero movies popular here in the Philippines. Not like the Lastikman, and Enteng Kabisote starring Vic Sotto, nor Ang Panday starring Bong Revilla Jr., but more like the Zsazsa Zathurnnah movie.
You know what I am saying if you have read this, but if you have not yet, well, you can always grab a copy to find out what I mean. The comical opening of the book alone is perfect for the big screen along with other scenarios like the heartfelt conversation of Kapitan Sino and her love interest in the church tower.
As expected of Bob Ong books, Kapitan Sino is oozing with his signature acerbity, and social commentary.
You know what I am saying if you have read this, but if you have not yet, well, you can always grab a copy to find out what I mean. The comical opening of the book alone is perfect for the big screen along with other scenarios like the heartfelt conversation of Kapitan Sino and her love interest in the church tower.
As expected of Bob Ong books, Kapitan Sino is oozing with his signature acerbity, and social commentary.
sham1ka_'s review against another edition
Needed to return it to the library. Will borrow again soon, I think.
qtgyoza's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
haewilya's review against another edition
3.0
Finally found my copy of this book. It's in my DVD shelf that's why I didn't see it with my other books. Anyway. I liked this novel but not as much as Bob Ong's first one, MacArthur. Thus one is lighter in its approach but the main point is still a serious one. I like all the stereotypical Pinoy1 stuff in the novels. I'm not sure if the current generation would get them though. The first part was a little bit dragging for me. The climax, a little bleh and the conclusion was just ok. Still enjoyable though. I wonder if this would translate well into film. [I think it would.] I would like to see that.
vance_31's review against another edition
5.0
Tatlong beses ko na ata 'tong binasa, pero gandang-ganda pa rin ako. Ito dati ang paborito kong libro ni Bob Ong, pero McArthur na ngayon. Hindi naman sa bumaba na ang kalidad ng kuwento nito para sa 'kin. Mas minahal ko lang ang McArthur ngayon. Hahahaha
Gaya ng karamihan sa mga libro ni Bob Ong, hindi ito boring. Maganda ang execution at ayos naman ang character development. 'Yung mga nakakatawang banat ay effective, gaya nu'ng "Super Stength" na scene (imo). Hahahahah (Pero mas nakakatawa pa rin 'yung 'Beautiful Movies' sa McArthur). Gusto ko rin kung pa'no na-capture ng librong ito ang mga k*t*r*ntaduhan ng mga nasa itaas maging ng mga pangkaraniwang na mamamayan.
May ilang parte sa librong ito na para sa 'kin ay unrealistic. Di ko alam kung normal lang 'yun sa librong ito. Pero hindi naman ako na-bother sa mga 'yon, maliban sa isang scene. Ultra level naman masyado 'yung katangahan ni Aling Chummy at n'ung mga pulis na dumakip kay Rogelio. Alam ko namang may nais ihatid na mensahe ang eksenang 'yon, pero...basta. Bahala na.
Maganda ang pagtatapos nito, bagama't malungkot.
Malamang ay babasahin ko uli ito at siguradong ako ay matatawa, mamamangha, at malulungkot na naman.
Gaya ng karamihan sa mga libro ni Bob Ong, hindi ito boring. Maganda ang execution at ayos naman ang character development. 'Yung mga nakakatawang banat ay effective, gaya nu'ng "Super Stength" na scene (imo). Hahahahah (Pero mas nakakatawa pa rin 'yung 'Beautiful Movies' sa McArthur). Gusto ko rin kung pa'no na-capture ng librong ito ang mga k*t*r*ntaduhan ng mga nasa itaas maging ng mga pangkaraniwang na mamamayan.
May ilang parte sa librong ito na para sa 'kin ay unrealistic. Di ko alam kung normal lang 'yun sa librong ito. Pero hindi naman ako na-bother sa mga 'yon, maliban sa isang scene. Ultra level naman masyado 'yung katangahan ni Aling Chummy at n'ung mga pulis na dumakip kay Rogelio. Alam ko namang may nais ihatid na mensahe ang eksenang 'yon, pero...basta. Bahala na.
Maganda ang pagtatapos nito, bagama't malungkot.
Malamang ay babasahin ko uli ito at siguradong ako ay matatawa, mamamangha, at malulungkot na naman.
cursedherondale's review against another edition
5.0
Isa sa mga paborito kong likha ni Bob Ong. Gaya nang madalas, nakakatawa ang KS, yung humor na may bahid na katotohanan na sa kalaunan ay maging isang "eye opener" para sa mga mambabasa.
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It was funny as usual, the way all of Bob Ong's books are. And like the rest, there is the painful truth about either the society or the Filipino citizens themselves. Bob Ong wrote it in a way that would entertain every reader, and I love how he ended the book and made me question myself if I have done enough not just for myself but for my country as well. This book will make you realize what kind of person you are and the person that you could be.
The book is written in Tagalog/Filipino. A must read for me. ☺
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It was funny as usual, the way all of Bob Ong's books are. And like the rest, there is the painful truth about either the society or the Filipino citizens themselves. Bob Ong wrote it in a way that would entertain every reader, and I love how he ended the book and made me question myself if I have done enough not just for myself but for my country as well. This book will make you realize what kind of person you are and the person that you could be.
The book is written in Tagalog/Filipino. A must read for me. ☺
ienzg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
artmy_yuki's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
efram's review against another edition
3.0
Kapitan Sino's noble rate of valiant three stars symbolizes my joyous but sketchy recommendation of the novel. The experience of reading was undoubtedly amusing with this one. I remembered Ultraman at some point in this book. In spite of its fulfilled tone, the scenes that contribute to its plot progression were kind of disarranged, losing the elevation of the applied mood. My high recommendation targets all fathers and student leaders.
The strengths of the novel are its charmingly engaging writing style, the exchange of humor and serious tone in the dialogues made the reading experience pleasing, splendidly portrayed day to day scenes that created the vividness to the town of Pelaez and the life of its residents, accomplished usage of symbolism as well as conveying of a relevant message. Its weaknesses are for its lack of clarity in plot progression, puzzling blend of the real and the imaginary, and absence of supplemental scenes.
The strengths of the novel are its charmingly engaging writing style, the exchange of humor and serious tone in the dialogues made the reading experience pleasing, splendidly portrayed day to day scenes that created the vividness to the town of Pelaez and the life of its residents, accomplished usage of symbolism as well as conveying of a relevant message. Its weaknesses are for its lack of clarity in plot progression, puzzling blend of the real and the imaginary, and absence of supplemental scenes.
lenzyreads's review against another edition
dark
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5