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Passage to Indonesia

Dear Reader, Let’s start with an excerpt from a novel I am reading, A Dark Tale From Cottonwood Grove, by Mahfud Ikhwan, translated by Annie Tucker. “He was well-acquainted with death. His mother had died giving birth to him. His grandfather, the person who loved him most in the world, had … [Read more...]

The outcast and the village beauty: A tale of Indonesian star-crossed lovers

Mahfud Ikhwan’s novel blends love, murder mystery, and sociopolitical intrigue rooted in Indonesia’s colonial and postcolonial history. The silky filaments of cottonwood seeds float across the dark Javanese landscape of Mahfud Ikhwan’s mysterious account of a murder foretold with teasing … [Read more...]

Bali Beyond the Postcard: Unveiling the Island’s Hidden Complexities

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Bali Beyond the Postcard: Unveiling the Island’s Hidden Complexities

Recently, Bali has become a hot topic due to the peculiar and often troubling behaviour of some foreign tourists. For many, Bali is an irresistible allure, a majestic invitation they’ll go to great lengths to answer just to remain on this enchanting island. Bali’s identity is deeply tied to tourism, … [Read more...]

The tale of humanity in 10 short stories

This is an Indonesian-language book, but I’m writing the review in English because its quality deserves the broader attention as a hidden gem of Indonesian literature. It is a book of 10 short stories, that aims to portray the many different point of views in a diverse society: 1. A crippled boy … [Read more...]

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