As democratic reforms swept Indonesia in the late ‘90s, the nation’s young generation asked themselves: what does it mean to be free? One man and one woman desire the freedom to be themselves, even if it means living outside traditional norms and roles. Torn between familial expectations and … [Read more...]
From Now On Everything Will Be Different
August 19, 2015 by
As democratic reforms swept Indonesia in the late nineties, the nation’s young generation asked themselves: what does it mean to be free? Spanning fifteen years, this novel follows the struggles and hopes, loves and disappointments of two young Indonesians who came of age during the Reformasi. … [Read more...]
Beauty Is A Wound
May 31, 2015 by
The epic novel Beauty Is a Wound combines history, satire, family tragedy, legend, humor, and romance in a sweeping polyphony. The beautiful Indo prostitute Dewi Ayu and her four daughters are beset by incest, murder, bestiality, rape, insanity, monstrosity, and the often vengeful undead. … [Read more...]
Love, Death and Revolution
May 25, 2015 by
Early 1947: In a world still reeling from the aftermath of World War II, Indonesians revolt against Dutch attempts to recolonize their country. Major Sadeli of the Indonesian Army Intelligence travels to Singapore disguised as a sugar merchant. He is tasked with establishing naval and air routes to … [Read more...]