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The Outcast

July 6, 2014 by

She has been accused of heresy since she was born. She has been considered deviant and must be excommunicated. On behalf of faith and love, her marriage is sacrificed. On behalf of God, she and her family were expelled, and their home was destroyed. It has been seven years now that Maryam and … [Read more...]

Maryam

July 6, 2014 by

Pasung Jiwa

July 6, 2014 by

Does free will truly exist? Does man truly exist? Okky Madasari explores the seminal questions of mankind and humanity in her latest novel. A struggle arises between the two main characters, Sasana and Jaka Wani, in the search for freedom from all restraints––from those of the mind and body, … [Read more...]

And the War Is Over

July 6, 2014 by

The final days of World War II serve as the backdrop for this novel by Ismail Marahimin. Fighting has not reached the small Sumatran village of Taratakbuluh, but the quiet, tradition-bound way of life in this remote outpost on the jungles edge has nonetheless been transformed, for the Japanese have … [Read more...]

Anak Bajang Menggiring Angin

July 6, 2014 by

Dewi Sukesi put the string of flowers around Kumbakarna's breast. The universe turns towards the past. Unabashedly. The cry of distress become a song of joy. The shepherds children play on the shore when death lies in wait for pry. The waves wash them away but they dive in life with the ship of … [Read more...]