I read this as a team book for a readathon this month. I had never heard of it, and learned some things about the Philippines I wouldn‘t have otherwise.
I read this as a team book for a readathon this month. I had never heard of it, and learned some things about the Philippines I wouldn‘t have otherwise.
I listened to this book and there are so many passages I wish I could go back and read. Everyone needs this book. Having the author narrate on the audio was an added bonus, and I have not gotten Vargas‘s story out of my head all week.
The author was a journalist and it shows in his writing. He is clear and factual in his analysis of Southeast Asian politics and society. It also shows that his heart is breaking for this region that has been his life‘s work, first as a journalist and then as a mediator. Overall, a very depressing pick. Also, it should be noted that this book was published in 2017, so obviously some things have changed.
I've been wanting to get into a Rin Chupeco book for ages now but kept falling asleep with the bone trilogy, but this book had me from the start, which is also weird because I'm not super big on horror. Everything was honestly so good, the characters, the monsters, the critique on Hollywood/media culture (among other things), and THE ENDING. I did feel a certain something was dragged out but I kind of also understand why it was so it's ok xD
This is the 3rd book I read, back to back??, where a parent is so obsessed with their deceased (or gone) partner that they neglect their kids, 2 of the 3 deciding even death is worth it and I'm just here like WHAT ABT YOUR KID?! I saw a tweet the other day saying that ppl only like the idea of kids and not kids themselves and I know this is fiction, but it's like I suddenly see it...everywhere? Or maybe it's a plot point?? Lol idk it irks me
Koimonogatari had me laughing and crying and being violent to my phone so I'm Awake, but it's time to settle down. I'll go to bed after listening to a bit of this :) #netgalleybacklog #joyousjanuary
I also started Odessa but that seemed like a heavy book (topic) so I'll finish it tomorrow