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leslie115's review against another edition
2.0
I understand this epic poem is a classic, but I found it unsatisfying. Yes, the poem (translated by JP Villarica) has rhyme and rhythm, but I could not identify the motivation (as described in this recent essay by Siddhartha Mukherjee). Why did Balagtas choose put in verse an ancient story of the Greek Empire as opposed to the Philippines? And of all classical stories, why this particular one? None of the characters is memorable, and the themes of love and interreligious conflict are underdeveloped.
The quest for a Filipino writer I like continues.
The quest for a Filipino writer I like continues.
patrokonus's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Good read kinda gay ngl
heathenpenguin's review against another edition
4.0
It was a challenge to read the verses when I was in high school. Maybe I'll re-read this in the future, after I finish with Rizal. I didn't get to appreciate the classics we read in high school because I was silly and my grasp of classical Tagalog was (and still is, unfortunately) shameful.
I actually kinda shipped Florante x AladÃn and Laura x Flerida back then. Maybe I didn't see enough build-up (IMO) between the canon pairs.
I actually kinda shipped Florante x AladÃn and Laura x Flerida back then. Maybe I didn't see enough build-up (IMO) between the canon pairs.
zhaong's review against another edition
sad
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Read it for school. Flerida a girlboss
veiledthorns's review against another edition
the school made us read this and roleplay it, still remember my lines lol
beabooked's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
milzzah's review against another edition
the school made us read this and roleplay it, still remember my lines lol
nkkalxs's review against another edition
4.0
3.7/5.0
Hindi madaling magsulat ng 399 na talatang may tugma at sukat na maiintindihan ng mga batang may gulang na 14. Nailahad ni Balagtas ang kaniyang emosyon sa bayan at sinisinta sa pinaka-masining na paraan.
May pagkakataong sa una kong pagbasa ng Florante at Laura na may lingid sa aking bokabularyo at kaalaman ang iba niyang nababanggit. Siguro'y dahil musmos pa ako at 'di pa bihasa ang aking nalalaman.
Nang basahin kong muli ang awit sa sumunod na taon, sinubukan kong intindihin ang salaysay at napahanga ako sa angking talino, sipag, at tiyaga ni Balagtas nang isarado ko ang libro.
Hindi madaling magsulat ng 399 na talatang may tugma at sukat na maiintindihan ng mga batang may gulang na 14. Nailahad ni Balagtas ang kaniyang emosyon sa bayan at sinisinta sa pinaka-masining na paraan.
May pagkakataong sa una kong pagbasa ng Florante at Laura na may lingid sa aking bokabularyo at kaalaman ang iba niyang nababanggit. Siguro'y dahil musmos pa ako at 'di pa bihasa ang aking nalalaman.
Nang basahin kong muli ang awit sa sumunod na taon, sinubukan kong intindihin ang salaysay at napahanga ako sa angking talino, sipag, at tiyaga ni Balagtas nang isarado ko ang libro.
katty2088's review against another edition
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75