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A review by ybarrajune
Celestina's House by Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez
Did not finish book. Stopped at 31%.
Read as an ARC on NetGalley without content warnings. I'm a Filipino who no longer lives in the Philippines and the story displays a lot of things about the Philippines that justify why I left the country. The reality is that despite the beautiful nature we have, the predominant traditions, culture and beliefs in the country are regressive and dehumanising.
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Abortion
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Incest, Misogyny, Emotional abuse, Blood, Classism, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Adult/minor relationship, and Suicidal thoughts