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The Pretenders (Rosales Saga, #4)

The Pretenders

Penned By F. Sionil José
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The Pretenders (Rosales Saga, #4)

The Pretenders

Penned By F. Sionil José
4.85 85,833 Ratings
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Editor's Note:
The story of Antonio Samson is the story of many Filipinos who find themselves lost and betrayed with nowhere to run to. It is fate that is often their own compulsive making. But Antonio Samson is not just an Ilocano looking for his roots; he is also the modern Filipino who fails to act in a society bereft of decency and justice. This novel, written more than thrity years ago, continues to be read because of its contemporaneity and the insights it focuses on the dilemmas of social change. It is also the author's most translated novel.

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Length 188 Pages
Imprint Solidaridad Publishing House
Released 1962
Identifier (ISBN) 1853815
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F. Sionil José writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. F. Sionil José lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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