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Name: Cantik Itu Luka
Rating: 3.642857142857 (14 reviews)
Author: Eka Kurniawan

The novel opens with a woman emerging from her tomb after more than two decades of silence. Her revival sparks a chain reaction that reveals a centuries‑old family curse rooted in the turbulent aftermath of colonial rule. Through an interwoven narrative that blends romance, haunting tales, political brutality, mythic symbolism, and adventurous episodes, the story traces the lives of key characters, from a vanished lover swallowed by mist to a mother desiring a monstrous child. The book layers personal tragedy with broader social upheaval, inviting readers to explore how personal histories echo national memories.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction

Authors: Eka Kurniawan

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