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Tree

F. Sionil José
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Tree

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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F. Sionil José

Tree

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

135

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting

Philippines • 1950s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.3

597 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Tree by F. Sionil José is often praised for its evocative portrayal of rural Philippine life and its exploration of social injustices and class struggles. The narrative is compelling, with rich character development. However, some critique its pacing and occasionally dense prose. Overall, the novel is valued for its insightful depiction of cultural and historical themes.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Tree?

A reader who enjoys Tree by F. Sionil José would likely appreciate exploring themes of social inequality and personal growth within a rural Filipino setting. Fans of John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath or Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude may find similar narratives and depth appealing.

4.3

597 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

135

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Historical Fiction
Setting

Philippines • 1950s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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