Book Bearings
Cover of The Reign of Greed by José Rizal

The Reign of Greed

  • 335 pages · about 6 hours
  • First published 1891
  • 84 editions
  • Free to read

Bookshop.org links may earn us a commission. It supports independent bookstores and costs you nothing.

1 About this book

José Rizal was one of the leading champions of Filipino nationalism and independence. His masterpiece, Noli Me Tangere, is widely considered to be the foundational novel of the Philippines. In this riveting continuation, which picks up the story thirteen years later, Rizal departs from the Noli's themes of innocent love and martyrdom to present a gripping tale of obsession and revenge.

Clearly demonstrating Rizal's growth as a writer, and influenced by his exposure to international events, El Filibusterismo is a thrilling and suspenseful account of Filipino resistance to colonial rule that still resonates today.

Good for readers who want: satire and a book they can read free online.

  • Satire
  • Romance literature
  • Psychological fiction
  • Conduct of life
  • Married people

2 Read it free, right here

A free scan from the Internet Archive opens right here on the page, with no sign-up.

Read it on the Internet Archive

3 About José Rizal

1861–1896

José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (Spanish:, Tagalog:; June 19, 1861 – December 30, 1896) was a Filipino nationalist, writer, and polymath active at the end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is popularly considered to be a national hero of the Philippines.

Bio adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

4 More by José Rizal

5 Similar books

Find a book that fits your moment