A review by katonthejellicoe
What Gives Us Our Names by Alvin Pang

hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

I didn't know what I was expecting getting into this book but it definitely wasn't this - a collection of short pieces (or stories, if you may) about personified virtues or traits. It was only 40+ pages but it was beautiful and poetic. I might check more of the author's work.

Favorite Stories:

• Beauty
• Service
• Courage
• Congruence

Note: I don't do numerical ratings on non-Filipino books.
Here's my tier ranking instead - A (HIGH)