helliepad's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The amount of kilig and nostalgia I am feeling right now is absolutely crazy considering how quickly I finished this graphic novel. It is sweet, it is incredibly nice, and yes for all that matters incredibly Pinoy despite the (deliberate) lack of details in the background. I loved the part where Cris translates Torpedo (how fitting) when he's in the middle of a crowd during a heavy rainstorm and flood while Halina is just sitting untouched and comfortable in a concert near her apartment. It's nice.
earldizon's review
4.0
I enjoyed this Filipino rom-com graphic novel. It may seem like a light fluffy read but the story will stay with you.
And, while some may argue that it's a bit predictable, it's still an enjoyable read.
Halina is a Fil-Am visiting the Philippines trying to connect with her roots. She runs into down-on-his-luck and disillusioned writer Cris. Together, they form a friendship neither of them were anticipating.
A sweet story of finding one's identity and finding love when you least expect it.
And, while some may argue that it's a bit predictable, it's still an enjoyable read.
Halina is a Fil-Am visiting the Philippines trying to connect with her roots. She runs into down-on-his-luck and disillusioned writer Cris. Together, they form a friendship neither of them were anticipating.
A sweet story of finding one's identity and finding love when you least expect it.
andreareyes's review
4.0
a really fun graphic novel, especially for a fil-am woman like myself. I got annoyed with Cris, but I suspect that has more to do about me than it does with him. Also, beautiful graphics
clauis_lib's review
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.0
deirdreanais's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
phoibee's review
5.0
I like the no-frills love story of this graphic novel. It focuses on two main characters; no subplots, no too much complicated problem. I also like the symbolism of the straw hat. My only question is where is the iris of Cris? lol jk
frustratedangel's review
5.0
Pasensya na...
Kung ako ay naiiyak
Mababaw lang talaga ang luha ko
Di ko mapigil
Ang aking damdamin
That scene killed it. :)
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Kung ako ay naiiyak
Mababaw lang talaga ang luha ko
Di ko mapigil
Ang aking damdamin
That scene killed it. :)
#Feels
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athoughtfulrecord's review
5.0
Had a great deal of fun reading this especially because it's been a while since I last read a graphic novel! Once I started, I couldn't put it down! Short, sweet and cozy!
mariaellabetos's review
5.0
There is something intimate and simple in this comic book that made me shed a tear. Especially seeing that last page where she wore the same hat he bought in less that ten pesos. As Arnold Arre made mention in his notes, the ending gave the readers a sense of hope. In that hat lied a short story of two random people who met and find a piece of themselves, in a traffic-filled society called Manila.