Reviews

Mass Murders by Kajo Baldisimo, Budjette Tan

shelfcheckout's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

rotund's review against another edition

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

cimbrogno's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

solarsonist's review

adventurous mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

pyrocat's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

4.0

laylalozada's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Nice change from the previous volumes as it diverges from its usual plotline, wherein we see Alex and the twins deal with cases that involve mysterious forces. I would highly recommend those who enjoy crime and fantasy stories.

Also, the artwork of the series is superb! A deserving and great champion for Filipino art worldwide.

lachelnreadingbookss's review against another edition

5.0

This book was given to me in exchange for an honest review

This is one of those books where you see the animated series first before realising that it has a comic series.

Trese Vol 3; Mass Murders follows a story based on Filipino mythology.

The comic is told in several parts, with maps that guide through mysterious occuring murders in Manila.

The story also focuses on Alexandra "Alex" Trese, who discovers the truth about her heritage and responsibility as the one meant to preserve the balance between the underworld and the land of the living.

She gives it everything she's got, putting all her trainings from her father and grandfather into action to protect both realms.

But the peace between the clans- Aswang, Tikbalang, The air spirits, Duwende, and the tribe if Lighting and humans is threatened by the possession of the former mayor of Manila.

Alexandra Trese alongside the Kambal twins, plots to save the lives of each clan and prevent the second rise of the Talagbusoa.

There's enough humour, action and plot twists to keep you glued till the last panel of the Comics.

Thank you Netgalley for the copy.

iolanthesteas's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

4.0

sphynxreads's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Absolutely fascinating backstory of Alex Trese and the Kambal! I am blown away, but man do I keep wishing the stories were more drawn out. I want more detail and worldbuilding! But maybe that is part of the appeal of Trese, so much is given but there is even more left to the imagination. Brilliant and stunning!

nikanika_'s review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0