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The Sea Speaks His Name by Leila S. Chudori

aryudaokta's review against another edition

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challenging dark informative inspiring sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

pagesderuby's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

lutfiantoalfi's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

I REGRETTED putting off reading this book for so long. I have some issues with the writing (e.g. could be more "show don't tell" imo; repetition of some lines (albeit those lines are the point of the story)) but I cried anyway in the end, which really what matters. A great book to learn more about the authoritarian New Order in 1980s Indonesia and how different (or not) it is from our democracy now.

cancercopia's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

radioslave's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional informative sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

“Matilah engkau mati, kau akan lahir berkali-kali...”

A quick overview of this historical-themed book reveals its exceptional quality. Its popularity is well-deserved, given its captivating portrayal of significant issues in Indonesia's past. Each character is compelling, drawing readers in with their unique strengths. 

The writing is beautiful in every chapter, especially with the inclusion of touching poetry. Readers will find themselves on an emotional journey, often feeling the urge to shed tears. The vivid depiction of the hardships faced by Biru Laut and his friends is particularly moving. 

This book offers valuable insights, making it accessible even to those unfamiliar with Indonesia's history in 1998 and the human rights violations documented within its pages.

witnessingrace's review

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challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

koalala1031's review against another edition

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dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Matilah engkau mati
Engkau akan terlahir kembali

Dari segi plot memang nggak banyak "twist"nya—ada tapi nggak banyak, karena memang ceritanya lebih fokus ke karakter. 

Buku yang sangat penting dibaca untuk orang Indonesia (terutama yang udah cukup umur, soalnya rating 18+), karena meskipun para karakter dalam buku ini fiksi, namun latar sejarah yang diceritakan sangat realistis dan akurat.

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venusinaries's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

pasarmalam's review against another edition

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5.0

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ayumizahwa's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

4.5