A review by _kael_
The Mythology Class: Where Philippine Legends Become Reality (a Graphic Novel) by Arnold Arre

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Book language: English, 1 character speaking Tagalog, Engkanto-related text are written in baybayin, but I don't understand 99.99% of what is written

- Easy to remember characters
- Many diverse, memorable, imperfect, humorous and grounded protagonists. Reminds you of college friendship
Spoiler - The villains gave a generic feel which is somewhat unexpected due to the fact that they're aswang. If my knowledge is correct, they are the most feared engkanto in the entire PH in the past. But that is overshadowed by the protagonists personalities

- I usually don't appreciate low fantasy if my term is correct, but I appreciate the mixing of modernity and folklore in the book. It is effective for me in a magical way
Spoiler - Somewhat deus ex machina ending
- Nice build up, fast ending and romance. I didn't feel it that much. Action-packed focus, fast pased thicc graphic novel


- I feel like you will be quick to catch up if you pick the book up again mid-read
- I don't know why Bob is the only one speaking Tagalog

- Enjoyed it. Would keep for a while, maybe do a reread. Would read part two
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