Manila Noir by Kajo Baldisimo, Marianne Villanueva, Angelo R. Lacuesta, Gina Apostol, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, José Y. Dalisay Jr., Eric Gamalinda, Jessica Hagedorn, Budjette Tan, R. Zamora Linmark, Jonas Vitman, Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra, Lysley Tenorio, F.H. Batacan, Sabina Murray

Manila Noir

Kajo Baldisimo, Marianne Villanueva, Angelo R. Lacuesta, Gina Apostol, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, José Y. Dalisay Jr., Eric Gamalinda, Jessica Hagedorn, Budjette Tan, R. Zamora Linmark, Jonas Vitman, Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra, Lysley Tenorio, F.H. Batacan, Sabina Murray

237 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark mysterious medium-paced
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"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) practically defines it, as shown by the 14 selections in this excellent anthology. As Hag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 90 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 60%
mysterious 40%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
adventurous 20%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
informative 10%
sad 10%

Pace

medium 50%
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?

It's complicated: 37% | No: 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

3.62

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