Illustration and Story by: Aaron Felizmenio
Frances Luna III
Frances Luna III
(5/5 ★★★★★)
The Good:
Who knew there was still an unknown version of the origin of an aswang. Interweaved with the period of the arrival of Magellan up to Miguel de Legazpi, the sanduguan now holds a different meaning.
Even the very reason of why an aswang feasts on the unborn child was given a new perspective.
The Bad:
Only one page had an illustration that was difficult to figure out. It was the page wherein the leader of the Bruxa was killed with the use of a bamboo.
The Verdict:
This unexpected re-imagining of the origin of an aswang and our history was excellently carried out.
It gives us a tip that sometimes the best stories are the ones in the provinces where an aswang is more likely to occur than in the city. Who knows what other stories each town in the provinces are kept secret regarding our mythological creatures.
More of the creator's works can be seen at:
http://aaronfelizmenio.com
More of Frances Luna III can be seen at:
Facebook Page: "Frances Luna III"
"Sa pag-tulog mo gabi,
Hanggang sa pagdilat ng mata,
Tila hayop na walang paki,
At 'di na dadatnan ng umaga.
Sa idlip, maaaninag,
Gagapang, titihaya.
Sigaw ng ilaw ikabubulag,
'di larong buhay' nakataya."
The Good:
Who knew there was still an unknown version of the origin of an aswang. Interweaved with the period of the arrival of Magellan up to Miguel de Legazpi, the sanduguan now holds a different meaning.
Even the very reason of why an aswang feasts on the unborn child was given a new perspective.
The Bad:
Only one page had an illustration that was difficult to figure out. It was the page wherein the leader of the Bruxa was killed with the use of a bamboo.
The Verdict:
This unexpected re-imagining of the origin of an aswang and our history was excellently carried out.
It gives us a tip that sometimes the best stories are the ones in the provinces where an aswang is more likely to occur than in the city. Who knows what other stories each town in the provinces are kept secret regarding our mythological creatures.
"Pero porke hindi dapat,
ay 'di na pwedeng maging totoo." - Michelle
More of the creator's works can be seen at:
http://aaronfelizmenio.com
More of Frances Luna III can be seen at:
Facebook Page: "Frances Luna III"
Hello! Thank you so much for the review! I really appreciate it. :) I actually got the same feedback similar to "The Bad" part you wrote and I'm glad to say I fixed it for the second printing. Hope you can drop by next time and I'll give you a free fixed copy. ^_^
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