237 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617751608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Best Anthology from the Manila Critics Circle "While certain cities in past Akashic volumes might appear to lack an obvious noir element, Manila (like Mexico City, which shares many of the same problems) pract...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 11%
sad 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Transphobia, Violence
237 pages • first pub 2013 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781617751608
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Akashic Books
Publication date: 04 June 2013
Description
Winner of the National Book Award for Best Anthology from the Manila Critics Circle "While certain cities in past Akashic volumes might appear to lack an obvious noir element, Manila (like Mexico City, which shares many of the same problems) pract...
Community Reviews Summary of 77 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
mysterious 44%
reflective 44%
challenging 33%
adventurous 22%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
informative 11%
sad 11%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Transphobia, Violence