Dekada '70 by Lualhati Bautista

Dekada '70

Lualhati Bautista

228 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

"Definitely a political novel. More than the individual story of a mother watching her sons grow and plunge into real life, Dekada '70 is an indictment of martial law, and here, Lualhati minces no worlds." - Female Forum, November 21, 1983

Community Reviews Summary of 124 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
emotional 87%
tense 87%
informative 75%
reflective 75%
challenging 50%
hopeful 37%
sad 37%
inspiring 25%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Average rating

4.42

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