Reviews

Gotita de Dragon and Other Stories by Nick Joaquín, Beth Parrocha

kimjamlee's review

5.0

✔️a collection of short stories

I adored every story included in this collection. They're all whimsical, dark, and imaginative. The illustrations were gorgeous as well.

I've always loved children's stories because they remind me of my childhood - reading stories with my Pa, feeling like I could do anything, be anything I wanted. I feel like I would have loved these stories if I read them when I was a kid.

Ahh, youth.

introspectiv's review

adventurous inspiring lighthearted mysterious relaxing fast-paced

4.5

Each short story felt so adventurous. It felt like giving my brain a short magic carpet ride.  I may have raised an eyebrow in some story endings, but heck, I still applaud Nick Joaquin's creativity. I love how he mixed Philippine mythology with other elements.

frustratedangel's review

4.0

Nick Joaquin re-imagines Philippine Folklore in this anthology of short stories. The stories were a perfect mix of Philippine Folklore, Western fairy tale, religious superstition, culture, fantasy, wit and humor. The exquisite illustrations by Beth Paroccha adds to the whimsical feel of the stories.