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237 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617751608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Best Anthology from the Manila Critics Circle "While certain cities in past Akashic volumes might appear to lack an obvious noir element, Manila (like Mexico City, which shares many of the same problems) pract...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | N/A: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Hate crime, Transphobia, Physical abuse
237 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617751608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Best Anthology from the Manila Critics Circle "While certain cities in past Akashic volumes might appear to lack an obvious noir element, Manila (like Mexico City, which shares many of the same problems) pract...
Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews
Moods
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
sad 10%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | N/A: 28% | Character: 14%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 37% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
No: 37% | It's complicated: 37% | N/A: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 66% | N/A: 33%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 57% | N/A: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Hate crime, Transphobia, Physical abuse