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Animal Farm
George Orwell
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Terusir
Hamka Hamka
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Indonesian Women Writers in English
A selection of novels and short story collections by Indonesian women writers, available in English translation and spanning works from the late twentieth century to today.
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Birth Canal
Dias Novita Wuri
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Indonesian Women Writers in English
A selection of novels and short story collections by Indonesian women writers, available in English translation and spanning works from the late twentieth century to today.
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Monster Minister
Aya Widjaja
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Fiction by Zionist Authors
Disclaimer: I don't wish to bring hate to any authors, I deeply believe in democracy. However I think it's important for people who hold themselves accountable for their reading choices to have access to the information about authors/books they give their time and money to. These are authors who have publicly supported Israel or middle road. If you notice someone who may have changed their stance recently or supported Palestine and are here wrongfully please do correct me
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matchaungu commented on matchaungu's review of The Devotion of Suspect X - Kesetiaan Mr. X (Detective Galileo, #3)
Some mystery novels don’t hook you by making you guess the culprit, but by constantly messing with your assumptions. The Devotion of Suspect X does exactly that, slow at first, but increasingly tense the further you read.
What stood out to me the most was the clever trick Ishigami uses to cover up the crime, and how effectively the story misleads the reader. The intellectual duel between Yukawa and Ishigami is another highlight, adding tension without relying on action. The ending is particularly strong, delivering a clear message that no matter how perfectly a crime is concealed, it can never silence one’s conscience.
That said, although Ishigami is central to the story, his character feels emotionally distant. His motivation isn’t fully developed, and the way his “love” is framed risks romanticizing unhealthy obsession.
Overall, this novel is a smart and memorable crime mystery, especially for readers who enjoy logical puzzles and well-executed twists.
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Teh dan Pengkhianat
Iksaka Banu
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Some mystery novels don’t hook you by making you guess the culprit, but by constantly messing with your assumptions. The Devotion of Suspect X does exactly that, slow at first, but increasingly tense the further you read.
What stood out to me the most was the clever trick Ishigami uses to cover up the crime, and how effectively the story misleads the reader. The intellectual duel between Yukawa and Ishigami is another highlight, adding tension without relying on action. The ending is particularly strong, delivering a clear message that no matter how perfectly a crime is concealed, it can never silence one’s conscience.
That said, although Ishigami is central to the story, his character feels emotionally distant. His motivation isn’t fully developed, and the way his “love” is framed risks romanticizing unhealthy obsession.
Overall, this novel is a smart and memorable crime mystery, especially for readers who enjoy logical puzzles and well-executed twists.
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Akhir Sang Gajah di Bukit Kupu-Kupu
Sasti Gotama
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Teh dan Pengkhianat
Iksaka Banu
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Maryam
Okky Madasari
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Silent Parade - Parade Senyap (Detective Galileo, #4)
Keigo Higashino