Manila Noir by Kajo Baldisimo, Marianne Villanueva, Angelo R. Lacuesta, Gina Apostol, Rosario Cruz-Lucero, José Y. Dalisay Jr., Eric Gamalinda, Jessica Hagedorn, Budjette Tan, R. Zamora Linmark, Jonas Vitman, Lourd Ernest H. de Veyra, Lysley Tenorio, F.H. Batacan, Sabina Murray

237 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction short stories challenging dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

"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) practically defines it, as shown by the 14 selections in this excellent anthology. As Hag...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 83%
reflective 66%
mysterious 50%
adventurous 33%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Character: 20% | N/A: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | N/A: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 20%

Average rating

3.68

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