Find your next read by looking through these seven compelling books written by Filipino fiction authors
Like all authors, Filipino fiction writers know their way of weaving history into stories. However, they use a language—be it in English, Tagalog, Cebuano or more—distinctively and beautifully in their stories. Not to mention the narrative that hits closer to home, all the while reaching a global audience for its intriguing plot and characters.
Today, celebrate World Book Day by picking up a title written by our very own authors:
Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn
Jessica Hagedorn uses gossip, pop-culture references and Filipino sensibilities to reel you into the wild world she has created in Dogeaters. It centres on Rio Gonzaga, the daughter of a wealthy family, living in a world where only the richest and the poorest communities exist. Although the novel was published in 1991, you'll become invested in the characters' lives as they live amidst a dictatorship—making the novel a timeless read for all.