Fiction

Sesungguhnya Aku Menunggu

Synopsis This collection of short stories is actually a remake of the short story collection Lelaki yang Membelah Bulan which was published in 2009. Republished by Kanisius publisher with the addition of 7 other short stories. The short stories in this collection of short stories are more of an inner reflection on the phenomena of humanity that occur and […]

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Lukisan Langit

Synopsis A group of medical students from Jakarta are sent to Palu, Central Sulawesi, for their first internship as doctors. Not long after they arrive, one of them, Rama, saves the life of a man from a capsized boat. Hendra, the man he saved, wanted to return the favor and they become fast friends during

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Kabar Sukacinta

Synopsis This poem compilation consists of fifty-five poems which are divided into two big groups. Interestingly, the title of the first group is “Blessing in Silence” as if it is a word play from a popular phrase known by English speakers that is “Blessing in Disguise”. While this first group has 26 poems with various titles, the second group

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Bulan Patah

Sinopsis This novel is all about sincere humanism brought but none than the main character, Rosa Dalima. She is known as a midwife who has really great passion on nurturing other. Ros, she usually called, always gives soothe feelings for her surroundings by her actively caring.Has a Flores, Northeast Timor, setting gives harsh layers to

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Father Rahardi

Sinopsis and Selling Point Albertus Rahadi is a Javanese man cherished by his family for dedicating his life topriesthood. His family is overjoyed when he tells them he wants to join the seminary. Fora devout Catholic family, having a priest from the family is a sign that God is pouringdown His blessing to them. Above

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Virgins of Mendut

Sinopsis and Selling Point Mendut is a small village at Elo riverbank, Magelang, Central Java. It is remarkable placefor those who know the history, learn from it, and enjoy its fruits. In 1908, there was a greatCatholic dormitory for girls in Mendut. The girls who lived at dormitory consists of thestudents of kindergarten school, Hollandsch-Inlandsche

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Dewfall

Sinopsis and Selling Point Dewfall is a story about a prince, named Dewabrata, who made a journey to find themagical flower utpala or the blue lotus, which can cure all hatred and bring back love tohumanity. In his journey he met a beautiful princess Dewi Amba and they both fell inlove. He also helped a

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Dancing in the Storm

Sinopsis and Selling Point This novel is very smart and elegant. At the first glance when reading, people will fall forthe assumption that this is a romance novel, with an ordinary perspective, love triangle.This is seen in the initial chapters where Glen and Bram met with Ayuning and begin togrow the seeds of love between

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