A review by katonthejellicoe
Cándido's Apocalypse by Nick Joaquín

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked up this book, but it certainly wasn’t this (even though the blurb laid it out clearly, lol). And surprisingly, I liked it. Bobby’s story was both poignant and disturbing, leaving an unsettling feeling that lingered long after I closed the book. This was my first encounter with Nick Joaquin’s writing, and it definitely won’t be my last.