: Questioning what makes a soul if one's physical body and memories can be "photocopied."
: A cornerstone short story by Hontiveros that won the prestigious Palanca Award in 2002. It provides a poignant look at the lives and perspectives of clones in this dystopian society. Seroks
: In this universe, "seroksing" refers to the illicit or corporate-sanctioned cloning of people. : Questioning what makes a soul if one's
In the landscape of contemporary Philippine literature, is a prominent science fiction series by author David Hontiveros . The title itself is a colloquial Filipino term for "Xerox," setting the stage for a world where the lines between the original and the copy are dangerously blurred. The World of Seroks In the landscape of contemporary Philippine literature, is
The "Seroks" universe is explored through several collections and award-winning short stories:
: Using clones as a metaphor for the "disposable" working class.