Home | Writers | Headlines | Writer Spotlights | Contributing Authors

If you are a writer yourself, join our growing literary network. Be seen. Be read. Get listed today!
A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Bilangan Fu by Ayu Utami

Book Chronicles / Review


In this article:
Bilangan Fu


Written by Karel Steenbrink, originally published in Relindonesia

Aug 09, 2012

Ayu Utami was in the Netherlands in May 2012 to introduce her latest book, Bilangan Fu. In an interview she emphasised the three main parts of her book, summarising the three dangers of our time: Modernism, Monotheism and Militarism. Modernism has destroyed our naïve and innocent view of our world, annihilated our ability to see miracles. Monotheism has reduced the rich variety of spiritual ways to six only, the officially recognised international religions of Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Catholicism and Protestantism. And these great global religions are especially damaging the rise and development of true spiritual life when they express themselves in a fundamentalist way. Militarism is presented in a somewhat nuanced way: not all military are bad people. They are very powerful and so it may be wise to seek the cooperation of good officers and try to do good things with them. This will not work always.



Read the full article here.


At a Glance

As of now, our resource library is a powerhouse: 623 writers, 857 books from 271 publishers, 803 contributing authors, and a total of 1187 pieces— 403 news coverages, 233 clippings, and 551 book reviews. We've sourced from 373 distinct outlets to enrich our content. Add 81 translated works and 58 standout resources, and you’ve got a snapshot of our dedication to cultivating a vibrant literary landscape.

About Us

Ready to explore our writer's directory? It’s not just a cool space for writers to connect—it's the ultimate toolkit for event hosts, lit organizers, librarians, book nerds, and anyone curious about Indonesian writers. Think of it as the cozy home for Indonesian writers, breaking language barriers and opening up our literary scene to the world. Read more!

Got questions, comments, or contributions? Reach out via email, or say hi on X, Facebook, Instagram, or through our contact form.

You cannot copy content of this page