Een kritische roman over Indonesië, de Molukken, bewustwording en identiteit tegen een achtergrond van het chaotische Jakarta. Maya’s vreemde dromen beheersen haar nachten. Steeds verschijnt dezelfde vrouw: naamgenote Maia. De levendige dromen nemen Maia mee op onvergetelijke reizen, en gezeten … [Read more...]
Ikhtiar yang Tak Benar-Benar
This novel tells the story of Juna — the King of all Kings of Procrastination. A perfectionist and a pessimist, his mind overflows with ideas, bursting like fireworks. He is caught in an unending struggle to bring a work of art into existence. That work is a novel. He envisions it as a masterpiece. … [Read more...]
Laila Tak Pulang
After breaking into my neighbor’s apartment in the housing block, I froze in shock at the sight of the bathtub overflowing with thick, black liquid. As far as I remembered, there had never been any plumbing issues in our building. When I dipped my finger in, I realized it wasn’t water — it was … [Read more...]
Kelab dalam Swalayan
Let me tell you a few things about the stripper I accidentally met after attending the bridal shower my friends had planned. First, her hair was shoulder-length and red. Second, she offered everything I never dared to desire — passion, recklessness, even spontaneity. Lastly, she knew all … [Read more...]