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In the closing months of World War II, the quiet, tradition‑bound village of Taratakbuluh in Sumatra is abruptly thrust into the conflict when the Japanese select it as a prisoner‑of‑war camp for Dutch internees. The novel portrays the upheaval of the village’s way of life as it becomes a refuge for soldiers, Dutch prisoners, and Javanese laborers. Central to the story is a Dutch escape plot that moves into the jungle, but the narrative ultimately pivots to the complex relationships forged among villagers, Japanese officers, and prisoners, highlighting the human dimension of war.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Ismail Marahimin
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