Dead aim: How Marcos ambushed Philippine democracy

by Conrado De Quirós

444 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1997

About the author

Conrado "Connie" S. de Quiros (1951–2023) was a highly regarded Filipino journalist, columnist, and author, known for his incisive political commentary and literary essays. He wrote the influential column "There's the Rub" for the Philippine Daily Inquirer for over two decades, where he became a prominent and respected voice in Philippine journalism.

Reviews

[Verity Moon · Rating 4 out of 5]

The structure is difficult to follow for an uninformed mind. The way the narratives were written seems to be catered for readers who are already informed to what actually happened between the years 1950-1985. It feels more like a fragmented anthology of news rather than a linear documentary. If you're looking for a book to gain an easy understanding of events that lead to Marcos' Martial Law, then don't start here.

On the other hand, the book has great writing--dramatic, vivid, and informative.