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jenlabrador 's review for:
State of War
by Ninotchka Rosca
It is true, Rosca's writing style though heavy is beautiful, rich and full of imagery, longing and memory. It was eye opening for me to learn about civilian torture under the reign of Marcos and learning more about guerilla warfare. The novel has two stories: one that spans the Spanish, American, and Japanese occupied periods, the other more present history during the Marcos regime. I enjoyed both but have to admit breaking up the stories as she did made a rather halting experience, and I would have enjoyed the book more had she kept the first part more continuous. By the time we returned to the first story line I didn't care anymore and just wanted the book to end.
It was a heavy book. The story pulls you in. At times it gets a bit slow and her writing style can weigh the reader down. But in general I am glad I read it. What I did like was enjoyable and informative. 3.5 stars.
It was a heavy book. The story pulls you in. At times it gets a bit slow and her writing style can weigh the reader down. But in general I am glad I read it. What I did like was enjoyable and informative. 3.5 stars.