Kompas' annual best short story anthology, consisting of work printed by the paper throughout 2015. This year’s best short story anthology was given the title “Anak Ini Mau Mengencingi Jakarta?” (“This Kid Wants to Urinate all over Jakarta?”). The book contains the works of 23 writers spanning … [Read more...]
The Mute’s Soliloquy: A Memoir
July 3, 2016 by
In 1965, Pramoedya Ananta Toer was detained by Indonesian authorities and eventually exiled to the penal island of Buru. Without a formal accusation or trial, the onetime national hero was imprisoned on Buru for eleven years. He survived under brutal conditions, somehow managing to produce his … [Read more...]
Kerumunan Terakhir
July 2, 2016 by
Okky introduces Jayanegara, who runs from one crowd to another. Addicted to the internet and social media, Jayanegara creates an alter ego named Matajaya and buries himself deep in the virtual world. Through Matajaya, Jayanegara builds a “life” of his own, creating stories of his imaginary … [Read more...]
