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After thirteen years of living in the United States, Vince goes back to his birthplace in the Philippines. The heat and chaos of the city confront him with unexpected encounters: a renegade nun, a political film director, arrogant hustlers, and the country's spotlight-driven First Daughter. These meetings challenge Vince’s sense of self and place both in his homeland and in his life abroad.
Through these interactions, the novel explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, while portraying the complex, vibrant life of Philippine society from the perspective of a returning Filipino American. The narrative also touches upon contemporary issues facing the gay community, specifically within the context of Filipino-American life.
Vince’s journey is a tightrope walk between nostalgia and transformation, set against a backdrop of personalities that illuminate the intersections of politics, faith, and personal ambition.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: R. Zamora Linmark
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