frustratedangel's review
5.0
Wow! The graphic illustrations of each creature and beast in this work is just superb! ✨ This was the missing element I was looking for in "Fantastic Beasts..." I must say that this is top-notch work from the best of the best. Our local artists deserve more recognition. Plus the descriptions and background were also written so well. Definitely looking forward to exploring more local works from these authors. :)
Around the World in 52 Books: A book about a thing that goes bump into the night - 21/52
Around the World in 52 Books: A book about a thing that goes bump into the night - 21/52
dee2799d's review
3.0
Beautifully illustrated, sometimes cheeky, rather informative (but ofc some of the facts have been twisted to tell the tale I guess?), overall a beautiful book. I wish there was more about Alejandro Pardo, what we do have of his character makes him sound like an interesting person, but I wish there was more storytelling than just presenting us the different traits of so and so Philippine lower mythology creature. I was expecting more meat from the actual journal, but those are pretty short.
I guess medyo hilaw pa for me 'yung actual book. Sana medyo parang yung Ambergris novel ni Vandermeer, but all in all still a good read.
I guess medyo hilaw pa for me 'yung actual book. Sana medyo parang yung Ambergris novel ni Vandermeer, but all in all still a good read.
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