Review
What did you aspire of becoming when you were young?
Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Mangkukulam is nostalgic, reminding us of our aspirations and it drives us to reminisce the memories of the loneliness, enjoyment, and innocence of childhood.
The story follows four young aspiring detectives as they unravel the mysteries shrouding their town one-by-one. Intriguing to say the least, each of the solved mystery showcases a wonderful moral that can and will be appreciated by not only the novel’s younger target audience, but also teens and adults alike. In addition, the characters each have their own personality that gives them that beautiful individuality. Hence, allowing readers to find someone to which they can resonate with.
An astonishing mirror of a child’s naïve and innocent mind, Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Mangkukulam is not just a good story, but also a beautiful lesson that teaches its readers compassion towards others. A truly delectable and poignant novel that everyone should definitely read.
About the Author
Si Bernalyn Hapin Sastrillo ay isang manunulat, mandudula, at minsa’y nakagawa na rin siya ng maiikling pelikula. Naging writing fellow siya sa IYAS National Writer’s Workshop (2015), Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship (2014), at Kabanata Young Adult Writers’ Workshop (2014).
Ang Detective Boys of Masangkay: Ang Mangkukulam ay ang una niyang nobela. Ito’y nabuo mula sa pira-pirasong alaala niya bilang batang ’90s, na hinubog upang maging ganap na akda sa tulong ng Kabanata Workshop.
