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Halina Filipina : A New Yorker in Manila

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When two cultures collide, the results are explosive--a graphic novel rom-com like no other Halina Mitchell is half-Filipino, half-American. She's also a native New Yorker--sophisticated, beautiful and confident. On her first visit to the Philippines, she arrives in Manila to reconnect with relatives only to encounter a world of surprises that turn all her assumptions on their head. With the intrepid film critic Cris as her guide, she discovers a Manila that few others get to see Cris's wry takes on bad movies offer Halina a new lens on the modern world as he whisks her through his hometown at breakneck speed--including a crash course in Manila street life and the thrills and perils of midnight driving. In turn, Halina gives the struggling writer a newfound appreciation for his city. Perfect for fans of "opposites attract" romances like Fangs and The Prince and the Dressmaker, this book offers a rom-com take on modern life and a touching story of friendship, love and crosscultural (mis)understanding from a renowned graphic novel pioneer. Captured in Arre's distinctive style, Halina Filipina is about finding one's place in the world--or in two worlds at once

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780804855440
  • ISBN-10: 0804855447
  • Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
  • Publish Date: August 2022
  • Dimensions: 9.9 x 7 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds
  • Page Count: 224

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