The tragic yet inspiring story of a group of friends, all young and idealistic political activists who faced the iron fist of power in the waning days of the Suharto regime, in the late 1990s. In the twilight hours of a day in March, Biru Laut was ambushed by four unknown men. Together with his … [Read more...]
In Between, Di Antara
February 2, 2020 by
Co-author with Robin Block. Too often, Indonesia and the Netherlands present their shared history as two separate stories that barely seem to touch one another. Grand narratives of heroes, victims, soldiers, and flags. But where is the common ground? Where can we place the subtle twists of fate … [Read more...]
The Majesties
January 25, 2020 by
Originally published in Australia as Under Your Wings. In this riveting tale about the secrets and betrayals that can accompany exorbitant wealth, two sisters from a Chinese-Indonesian family grapple with the past after one of them poisons their entire family. Gwendolyn and Estella have always … [Read more...]
