Nathan Go

The Marcoses are back in power. Their narratives has been more effective than the truth. The title of the book is a bit more confusing though but I decided to try it. The writing was beautiful, reminds me of Miguel Syjuco’s writing. This is the story of Lito, his relationship with his father, his relationship with the communists in the mountains and ultimately his relationship with Mrs. Aquino. Lito creates this letters from his deathbed to his estranged son. Would I say the novel is show more political in nature. Yes it is. Does it address the current political climate in the Philippines? I don’t think so. It’s a good read nonetheless. A slow burn. If you’re into that this will be a good read.

Thank you Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, and Netgalley for the ARC copy. show less