An eerie, alienating, yet comic and profoundly sympathetic short story collection about Americans in America. … [Read more...]
Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk
Set in the tumultuous days of the mid 1960s, Ronggeng Dukuh Paruk describes a village community struggling to adapt to a rapidly changing world. It also provides readers with a ground-level view of the political turmoil and human tragedy leading up to and following the abortive Communist coup. This … [Read more...]
Supernova: Kesatria, Puteri, dan Bintang Jatuh
Supernova: The Knight, The Princess and the Falling Star presents a series of intertwined and unconventional love stories, straight and gay, with a bit of science and spirituality added to the mix. The major characters are young, urban, and technologically highly aware. They are caught up in major … [Read more...]
Saman
Saman tells stories about four urban middle class women who have been best friend from schools, and their connection to Saman, an ex Catholic priest turned activist. Saman is hunted by the military regime. The female characters in this story help him to flee abroad. The novel is set in the era of … [Read more...]