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Rooted in memory, curiosity, and social realities, Eka Kurniawan’s work moves fluidly between folklore and history, consistently challenging readers by refusing the comfort of safe themes.
On a drizzling afternoon, a taxi pulled up in front of a quaint restaurant in Central Jakarta. A medium-built man stepped out, dressed in a gray hoodie and blue jeans, a bulky laptop bag slung over one shoulder. He moved with a steady confidence, his stride wide, his gaze fixed ahead.
Inside, a group of reporters was already waiting. One of the organizers glanced toward the entrance, then announced, “There he is. Our author, Eka Kurniawan.”
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