A review by bagxofxtricks
Gagamba The Spider Man by F. Sionil José

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

3.25

A quick slice of life of poverty, activism, power, wealth, and corruption in the Philippines circa post Marcos/Aquino. Though the vignettes were overall satisfying, they didn't come together for me in the most powerful way. Though, I did take pleasure to see how each character found themselves at the Camarin, and wishing for characters to be, or not be, at the restaurant.
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