Dogeaters

In "Dogeaters," finalist for the National Book Award, Jessica Hagedorn presents a vivid exploration of 1950s Manila, highlighting the stark social class divisions within the Philippines. Through a diverse cast of characters—including the country’s political elite, an idealist reformer, and various members of the entertainment industry—Hagedorn weaves a narrative that reveals how their seemingly disparate lives intersect in an intense and multifaceted portrait of the era. This compelling audiobook captures the complexities and contradictions of a nation at a pivotal moment in history.