Gina Apostol

A Pilipino woman living in New York City recounts her youthful indiscretions as a university student in Manila whose boyfriend turned her into a communist rebel and the fatal act she committed that haunts her to this day. 13,000 first printing.

A Novel

Gun Dealers' Daughter

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✦ can you ever consider yourself a true patriot if you're part of the elite?
✦ i love a good check-your-privilege, people vs the ruling class book that confuses you a little but keeps you on your toes
✦ man, those first few chapters were really confusing—mostly because the main character and her bestie/adversary had very similar names, which was ultimately symbolic. was it apostol's intent to confuse? a possibility. to make an impact? clearly.
✦ this novel is just one horror story among many during the marcos era, a work of fiction but cuts just as deep, knowing the backdrop to it was very real

Isabella

4.5 stars. great book + will write a full review soon

Gun Dealers' Daughter A Novel

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