The Book of Jakarta: A City in Short Fiction by Cyntha Hariadi, Dewi Kharisma Michellia, Hanna Fransisca, Afrizal Malna, Yusi Avianto Pareanom, Utiuts, Ben Sohib, Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie, Maesy Ang, Ratri Ninditya, Teddy W. Kusuma, Sabda Armandio Alif

The Book of Jakarta: A City in Short Fiction

Reading the City

Cyntha Hariadi, Dewi Kharisma Michellia, Hanna Fransisca, Afrizal Malna, Yusi Avianto Pareanom, Utiuts, Ben Sohib, Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie, Maesy Ang, Ratri Ninditya, Teddy W. Kusuma, Sabda Armandio Alif

192 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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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 d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 113 reviews

Moods

emotional 60%
funny 53%
reflective 46%
adventurous 33%
dark 26%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 13%
informative 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 27%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 42% | N/A: 28% | Character: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 20% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | No: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

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3.84

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