Rootless Black Roses

Book — Novel — Women in Translation

This novel, set in West Papua’s accurate historical and political context, weaves together the narratives of one family to provide a compelling picture of West Papuans’ experiences under Indonesian oppression.

Author Aprila R A Wayar

Format Paperback, English
Page(s) 164
ISBN/ISBN13 /9786020947211
Published Date Nov 01, 2013
Publisher Papuaroom

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