Home | Writers | Headlines | Writer Spotlights | Contributing Authors
If you are a writer yourself, help us grow the database? Get listed! — A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

TVBS English / What Media Says
Oct 14, 2024

Inside Indonesia / As Seen On
Aug 09, 2024

Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!

Book / Collection of Short Stories


Mereka Bilang, Saya Monyet!

They Say I'm a Monkey
by Djenar Maesa Ayu

Format: Paperback, Indonesian
150 page(s)
ISBN/ISBN13: /9789792289916
Published Nov 01, 2012 by Gramedia Pustaka Utama

View on Goodreads | Google Books



They Say I’m a Monkey is a collection of short-stories from the young Indonesian writer Djenar Maesa Ayu.

In the eleven stories, Djenar turns footnotes of urban Jakarta life, and the inner lives of the city’s inhabitants, into stories that keep in their narratives both the magic and the realism of the place. Stories that will crawl out from the margins into the centre of your conscience.

When They Say I’m a Monkey first appeared in Bahasa Indonesia in 2002, it shocked readers with its liberal use of sex, both as a central theme in many of the stories and as the template for Djenar imageries.


Other/Related Editions





*) An affiliate link. If you buy the book through this link, we may earn a small commission.

At a Glance

As of now, our resource library is a powerhouse: 600 writers, 831 books from 257 publishers, 771 contributing authors, and a total of 1148 pieces—386 news coverages, 225 clippings, and 537 book reviews. We've sourced from 361 distinct outlets to enrich our content. Add 81 translated works and 58 handpicked standout resources, and you've got a snapshot of our dedication to cultivating a vibrant literary landscape.

About Us

Ready to dive into the magic of our writer's directory? It's not just a cool space for writers to connect; it's like the ultimate toolkit for event hosts, lit organizers, artsy souls, librarians, book nerds, and everyone curious about Indonesian writers. Think of it as the cozy HOME for INDONESIAN WRITERS, where we're on a mission to smash those pesky language barriers holding back Indonesian books and lit from taking over the world. Read more!

Got burning questions, awesome comments, juicy articles, or just some cool info to drop? We're all ears! Shoot us an email, give us a shout on X, Facebook, or Instagram, or hit us up using the contact form. Let's make this a conversation!








You cannot copy content of this page