Manila Noir by Jessica Hagedorn

Manila Noir

Jessica Hagedorn

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

Brand-new stories by: Lourd De Veyra, Gina Apostol, Budjette Tan and Kajo Baldisimo, F.H. Batacan, Jose Dalisay Jr., Eric Gamalinda, Jessica Hagedorn, Angelo Lacuesta, R. Zamora Linmark, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, Sabina Murray, Jonas Vitman, Marianne V...

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 11%
sad 11%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 44%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 16% | N/A: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 57% | N/A: 28% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | N/A: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | N/A: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.66

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