The story revolves around the life of Pepe Marcos, a young Filipino-American girl growing up in Manila. The novel explores themes of identity, culture, and politics, as Pepe navigates her mixed heritage and the complexities of Philippine society during the 1950s and 1960s.
"Dogeaters" is a novel by Jessica Hagedorn, published in 1992. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of the author's experiences growing up in the Philippines during the Marcos regime. The novel blends elements of memoir, fiction, and essay, making it a unique and innovative work.