Alternative Alamat: an Anthology: Myths, Legends and Supernatural Tales from the Philippines by Paolo Chikiamco

Alternative Alamat: an Anthology: Myths, Legends and Supernatural Tales from the Philippines

Paolo Chikiamco

224 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy short stories adventurous medium-paced
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Dip into the rich treasure trove of Filipino alamat (legends) with this new collection of contemporary short stories. This anthology includes works by a dozen talented and award-winning Filipino writers including Budjette Tan (Trese) and Eliza Vic...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 62%
inspiring 50%
dark 25%
hopeful 25%
reflective 25%
challenging 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.23

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