This is an epic tale set over many generations in a small beachside village in Indonesia. It starts when the Dutch still rule a colonized Indonesia, continues though the Japanese occupation, the independence struggle, and the communist insurgency. It focuses on one cursed family whose matriarch is the town’s best prostitute, but sprawls to cover characters from all over the whole town and country. Loosely formed around Indonesia’s actual history, the story is also dotted with fantastic elements such as ghosts, flying people, and talking dogs. The characters are memorable and the plot twists keep you enthralled. One cannot help but form rooting interests for certain individuals as more and more of the tale is revealed. Superficially a tragic story, it is also filled with moments of tenderness and hilarity.
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