Identify Regarding Books Pulang
| Title | : | Pulang |
| Author | : | Leila S. Chudori |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 464 pages |
| Published | : | December 4th 2012 by Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia (first published 2012) |
| Categories | : | Asian Literature. Indonesian Literature. Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Novels |
Leila S. Chudori
Paperback | Pages: 464 pages Rating: 4.22 | 3874 Users | 663 Reviews
Chronicle Supposing Books Pulang
Paris, Mei 1968.Ketika revolusi mahasiswa berkecamuk di Paris, Dimas Suryo seorang eksil politik Indonesia bertemu Vivienne Deveraux, seorang mahasiswa Prancis yang ikut demonstrasi melawan pemerintah Prancis. Pada saat yang sama, Dimas menerima kabar dari Jakarta: Hananto Prawiro, sahabatnya, ditangkap tentara dan dinyatakan tewas. Dimas merasa cemas dan gamang. Bersama puluhan wartawan dan seniman lain, dia tak bisa kembali ke Jakarta karena paspornya dicabut oleh pemerintah Indonesia. Sejak itu mereka mengelana tanpa status yang jelas dari Santiago ke Havana, ke Peking dan akhirnya mendarat di tanah Eropa untuk mendapatkan suaka dan menetap di sana.
Di tengah kesibukan mengelola Restoran Tanah Air di Paris bersama tiga kawannya: Nug, Tjai, dan Risjaf—mereka berempat disebut Empat Pilar Tanah Air—Dimas, terus-menerus dikejar rasa bersalah karena kawan-kawannya di Indonesia satu persatu tumbang, dikejar, ditembak, atau menghilang begitu saja dalam perburuan Peristiwa 30 September. Apalagi dia tak bisa melupakan Surti Anandari—isteri Hananto—yang bersama ketiga anaknya berbulan-bulan diinterogasi tentara.

Present Books In Pursuance Of Pulang
| Original Title: | Pulang ISBN13 9789799105158 |
| Edition Language: | Indonesian URL http://www.penerbitkpg.com/akanterbit/detil/901120609/Pulang-Sebuah-Novel |
| Characters: | Dimas Suryo, Hananto Prawiro, Lintang Utara, Vivienne Deveraux, Nugroho, Risjaf, Surti Anandari, Sagara Alam, Narayana Lefabre |
| Literary Awards: | Kusala Sastra Khatulistiwa for Prosa (2013), Anugerah Pembaca Indonesia Nominee for Penulis dan Buku Fiksi Terfavorit - Shortlist (2013) |
Rating Regarding Books Pulang
Ratings: 4.22 From 3874 Users | 663 ReviewsJudge Regarding Books Pulang
It was taking a quite longer time to finish this book actually. However I was enjoying it page by page. I always love the way Leila telling story how to see things in different perspective, in several point of views, on tragic events that was happening in Indonesia (1965 or 1998).When I read the Lintangs background and her character in the book, it is not a big surprise that this character is inspired by Mariana Renat Dantec because I was imagining the same person as Laila did. Good work.I amhistorical story, chronic condition, a puzzle.
This is one of the best novels in Malay I've ever read, even though I'm not as familiar with Indonesian Malay. Steeped with Indonesian history, this novel sheds a different light on one of Indonesia's darkest history. You know the writer is good when numerous cultural and literature references are used, such as homage to Akira Kurosawa movies, Led Zeppelin, poems from John Keats, and prominent Indonesian works like the Mahabharata.Overall, a highly recommended read. Looking forward to reading

One thing that I love the most from this book is the structure. It is really well organized. That structure makes the whole story and character really outstanding. There are some cliche character and conversation here and there, but it still really really great.
This book had me at, "Un tres bon plat, Ayah." It was a sentence that lift the whole thing, summarized details that followed later into the book.I haven't read good story in Bahasa Indonesia for quite a while. I'd like to say "Pulang" shed a light on many things. It's a new hybrid of a genre that comes with a bibliography (which means: pretty thorough research). The characters study, the plot, the sub-plot, the atmosphere building, and the intimacy were just the right dose. For me, at least. It
The theme of this book is actually very interesting. Politics, history, Indonesia, France, New Order, Soeharto's decline, etc etc. It felt personal to me too, since I've known a few political exile during my stay in Holland. But I had some complaints: the writing (language is a bit awkward here and there), the romance (took too much part of the book), and the ending (unexplainable and a bit anti climactic). But I'll still recommend this for any Indonesian literature readers.
I've been searching this book for quite a long time and finally had a chance to read it.Pulang, tidak diragukan lagi akan menjadi salah satu novel dalam negeri favorit saya sepanjang masa.Sarat pengetahuan sejarah, bahasa yang indah, dan emosional. After reading it, I'll never see G30SPKI in the same way again. Politik itu kejam, dan sejarawan yang tidak punya idealisme lebih kejam lagi.I give this book five stars out of five.


0 Comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.