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The End of All Skies by Vincent C. Sales
5.0
The End of all Skies is based on Asian Mythology, specifically that of the Philippines. This is a blend of fantasy and mythology, which made this book more enjoyable.
The book talks about different mankind societies linked up with each other and their tactics to conquer the country. The main story revolves around the city of Sun Girna Ginar which is ruled by the Sultan and the skyworld which was inhabited by gods. Most of the gods of the skyworld have vanished because of the Sultan and the remaining are cursing him for the destruction. There are so many people who are seeking some ideas to destroy Sultan.
There are a lot of characters such as Magat, Baligat, Hamitau, Adlao and many more telling their problems. And there is one old witch who knows that the city will be destroyed soon and she uses her power to influence humans to destroy the city of Sun Girna Ginar by selling dreams. Isn’t this part interesting? I was hooked right from here and couldn’t stop.
This novel is fast-paced with many magical creatures such as tikibalang, giant birds, Betkakang, Gawi- Gawen. With everything in the story, the book also leaves an impression of karma, acceptance, love, loss and eternal life.
This was my first filipino folklore, and i loved reading it so much. I love Knowing more about other cultures and lifestyles. The reason I read read this book was the title.
I don’t know whether I have used the right words to justify this beautiful book but it was amazing and something unique.
The book talks about different mankind societies linked up with each other and their tactics to conquer the country. The main story revolves around the city of Sun Girna Ginar which is ruled by the Sultan and the skyworld which was inhabited by gods. Most of the gods of the skyworld have vanished because of the Sultan and the remaining are cursing him for the destruction. There are so many people who are seeking some ideas to destroy Sultan.
There are a lot of characters such as Magat, Baligat, Hamitau, Adlao and many more telling their problems. And there is one old witch who knows that the city will be destroyed soon and she uses her power to influence humans to destroy the city of Sun Girna Ginar by selling dreams. Isn’t this part interesting? I was hooked right from here and couldn’t stop.
This novel is fast-paced with many magical creatures such as tikibalang, giant birds, Betkakang, Gawi- Gawen. With everything in the story, the book also leaves an impression of karma, acceptance, love, loss and eternal life.
This was my first filipino folklore, and i loved reading it so much. I love Knowing more about other cultures and lifestyles. The reason I read read this book was the title.
I don’t know whether I have used the right words to justify this beautiful book but it was amazing and something unique.