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A review by transportedlfl
Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla de Guzman
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Thank you to Harlequin for the advanced reader copy. These opinions are my own.
This book didn't work well for me. I found the opening scenes outlandish and off-putting. On first meeting, they moved too quickly from distrust without any character progression. I think I could have enjoyed the book is those scenes were removed because there were other aspects I appreciated. But it was tough to get past those first impressions.
I did appreciate the culture, food, art, and music. So many aspects of each were well related and moving. And I was glad to see a very strong female main character who was advocating both for herself and for better representation of Filipina women in film.
I would be willing to read another book from this author because there was enough to make me think she would write it well.
This book didn't work well for me. I found the opening scenes outlandish and off-putting. On first meeting, they moved too quickly from distrust without any character progression. I think I could have enjoyed the book is those scenes were removed because there were other aspects I appreciated. But it was tough to get past those first impressions.
I did appreciate the culture, food, art, and music. So many aspects of each were well related and moving. And I was glad to see a very strong female main character who was advocating both for herself and for better representation of Filipina women in film.
I would be willing to read another book from this author because there was enough to make me think she would write it well.