A review by piamikaela
In the Country by Mia Alvar

5.0

"in the country" is a compilation of short stories detailing experiences of the filipino diaspora. it's familiar and foreign all at once. these experiences are mine but not mine, shared by so many and only heard about by others. the tagalog words and phrases, the cities i've been to and could only dream of visiting. it's like coming home at a time i won't be able to. each short story is gripping and raw and real. they are nothing short of stunning.