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earlapvaldez's review
4.0
While I do like Professor Hau's use of words (see particularly: Glossary), I have always thought that she does better research than fiction. Still, I admire this wonderful collection of short stories that are, well, truly short
ariesvillanelle's review
dark
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
literary_hazelnut's review
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
isabellareads's review
4.0
one of the most interesting short story anthologies i've read in a while
my favourites (* means i enjoyed them the most): the love hospital, house-sitting, the portrait of the artist as filipina: a documentary*, a glossary of literary terms*, demigods and monsters, haunted
my favourites (* means i enjoyed them the most): the love hospital, house-sitting, the portrait of the artist as filipina: a documentary*, a glossary of literary terms*, demigods and monsters, haunted
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