A review by ardentlyaugustine
Ang mga Kaibigan ni Mama Susan by Bob Ong

dark mysterious reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I read this in at least 4 hours at school and then the 7 last pages during the commute home and at home. Fast paced and made me feel like I was the one being trapped and isolated like 'Galo' from the book. It felt like I was the one experiencing an inescapable maze. It was a different kind of feeling whenever I read about the statues Mama Susan had, and how the statue of a woman holding 3 children (I think?) somehow resembled Galo and 2 other kids he was with in the story. It was creepy, and bonechillingly amazing. Considering this is my first Bob Ong book and my standards might look a little low, I'd like to read more of his works and other Filipino authors' books soon! Anyways, 5/5, it was a nice book. 🎀