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A review by earthentea
Tiempo Muerto by Caroline S. Hau
4.0
This is an interesting piece of literature.
The novel combines a variety of elements—among others: women, workers, colonialism, oligarchy, poverty, feudalism, religion—to form a glazed picture of the Philippines.
Adding to its charm is the way Hau weaves a prose reminiscent to that of the characteristic July weather, fluttering between the scorching sun and leaden cumulus clouds.
It is unfortunate though, how the chapters leading to the ending pale in comparison to the blaze that the first parts possess.
Overall, this is such a good read, and I recommend it to those who want a [temporary] outlet for the hopelessness and rage that amalgamated over the years.
The novel combines a variety of elements—among others: women, workers, colonialism, oligarchy, poverty, feudalism, religion—to form a glazed picture of the Philippines.
Adding to its charm is the way Hau weaves a prose reminiscent to that of the characteristic July weather, fluttering between the scorching sun and leaden cumulus clouds.
It is unfortunate though, how the chapters leading to the ending pale in comparison to the blaze that the first parts possess.
Overall, this is such a good read, and I recommend it to those who want a [temporary] outlet for the hopelessness and rage that amalgamated over the years.