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The Book of Jakarta: A City in Short Fiction

The Book of Jakarta: A City in Short Fiction

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by Maesy Ang (Ed.), Teddy W. Kusuma (Ed.), Ratri Ninditya, Hanna Fransisca, Sabda Armandio Alif, Utiuts, Dewi Kharisma Michellia, Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie, Ben Sohib, Cyntha Hariadi, Afrizal Malna, Yusi Avianto Pareanom
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A young woman takes a driverless taxi through the streets of Jakarta, only to discover that the destination she is hurtling towards is now entirely submerged... A group of elderly women visit a famous amusement park for one last ride, but things don’t go quite according to plan... The day before her wedding, a bride risks everything to meet her former lover at their favourite seafood restaurant on the other side of the tracks... Despite being the world’s fourth-largest nation – made up of over 17,000 islands – very little of Indonesian history and contemporary politics are known to outsiders. From feudal states and sultanates to a Cold War killing field and a now struggling, flawed democracy – the country’s political history, as well as its literature, defies easy explanation. Like Indonesia itself, the capital city Jakarta is a multiplicity; irreducible, unpredictable and full of surprises. Traversing the different neighbourhoods and districts, the stories gathered here attempt to capture the essence of contemporary Jakarta and its writing, as well as the ever-changing landscape of the fastest-sinking city in the world.

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ISBN13: 9781912697328
ISBN10: 1912697327
Language: English
Publisher: Comma Press
Publication Year: 2021
Format: Paperback

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    Vivid stories capturing Jakarta's vibrant, complex soul.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're curious about Jakarta's dynamic and layered identity, this collection of short fiction offers a unique window into the city's heartbeat. The stories are rich with local color, revealing both its charm and contradictions. It's like taking a quick, immersive journey through a city full of surprises, perfect for those who love stories that reflect a vibrant, ever-changing world.
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