Dekada '70 (Ang Orihinal at Kumpletong Edisyon) by Lualhati Bautista

Dekada '70 (Ang Orihinal at Kumpletong Edisyon)

Lualhati Bautista

217 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical emotional informative reflective medium-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

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Community Reviews Summary of 78 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 64%
informative 61%
dark 54%
tense 54%
sad 48%
challenging 32%
inspiring 25%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 6%
funny 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 60%
slow 25%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 26% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 21% | No: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.34

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