The Human Zoo - by Sabina Murray

The Human Zoo is a thought-provoking and timely novel that delves into the complexities of contemporary Filipino politics and history.

As a Filipino American journalist, Christina "Ting" Klein returns to Manila to research a biography of Timicheg, an indigenous Filipino brought to America at the start of the 20th century to be exhibited as part of a 'human zoo.' The novel provides a gripping and personal look into the lives of those affected by the regime of President Procopio "Copo" Gumboc, who has taken power in an upset election.

Through Ting's experiences, readers are given a front-row seat to the struggles of modern Filipino society under Gumboc's reign and the aristocratic traditions that seem to be at odds with both situation and circumstance.

The Human Zoo is a must-read for anyone interested in literary fiction, politics, and the history of the Philippines.