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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Daru’s Beloved Tree

Synopsis And Selling Point Daru has a tree that he loves so much. But the tree is moved to the city park and Daru becomes very sad. One day, his father offers to take him to the park to visit his beloved tree. A big surprise awaits Daru when he meets his tree again. About

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If the Lights Went On

Synopsis And Selling Point Lights can easily be found. At home, on the highway, in the city park, on the beach, and at many other places. Lights serve many purposes: lighting, controlling traffic, decoration, and so on. If the lights went out, all activities could be distracted. About The Author Avan Fathurrahman was born in

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Umang’s New House

Synopsis And Selling Point Umang’s hermit crab house is too small. He needs to find a new one. He looks on the beach and under water. On his journey, he finds a lot of interesting stuffs. Unfortunately, those stuffs were garbage. Umang tries various kinds of garbage to make a house, but nothing suits and

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Fly Away, Lintang!

Synopsis And Selling Point Lintang is getting ready to join stilts race. This is his first race. Lintang is a bit nervous. In the middle of the race, Lintang is shaken and fallen down.  However, Lintang does not want to give up. Lintang wants to reach the finish line. Lintang thinks that he will not

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