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After Lambana: Myth and Magic in Manila: A Graphic Novel by Mervin Malonzo, Eliza Victoria
4 reviews
ellornaslibrary's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Death, and Violence
clarabooksit's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Police brutality, Death of parent, Violence, Murder, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Xenophobia, and Suicide
slipstream's review
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Beautiful unique art style
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Suicide
voidboi's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
After Lambana is a gorgeous and dark tale navigating a world of magic and prejudice with great care and insight. I loved the art, which is vivid and evocative, and the story, which centers a deceptively simple goal dropped into complex politics and memory.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness
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