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One of the Philippine Daily Inquirer's Top 10 Books of 2014A NewPages Book Stand Editor's Pick'Darkly spellbinding...With a keen eye for splendor amid the grotesque, Gamalinda writes with a poet's heart and a philosopher's mind, while enthralling readers with emotional, gritty storytelling.'--Booklist'A mesmerizing story full of mystery...intricate...beautiful writing.'--Publishers Weekly'It's Gamalinda's best and most accessible novel yet, deserving to be read by as many people as possible.'--Philippine Daily Inquirer'It felt so easy to get swept up in this novel. The language is beautiful....a beautifully written book.'--NewPages'The wait for Gamalinda's first US based publication was well worth [it]...An indispensable, powerful portrayal of broken families trapped in the centripetal forces of transnational capital and postcolonial politics.'--Asian American Literature Fans'Gamalinda...does indeed write fearlessly...in rich, unflinching prose. This storytelling stayed with me...I was compelled to keep reading by the strength of the writing (it's not for nothing that Gamalinda is the recipient of the Philippine National Book Award, a Palanca Memorial Award, and a Philippine Centen

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Author

Eric Gamalinda

Publisher

Akashic Books, Ltd.

Published

2014

Language

EN

ISBN

9781617753046

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Family & Relationships, Mystery, Fiction

Rating

3.17 / 5 (66 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14