Kauneus on kirous by Eka Kurniawan

Kauneus on kirous

Eka Kurniawan with Jaana Kapari-Jatta

493 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical magical realism dark mysterious medium-paced
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For readers who appreciate the rich cultural heritage and complex history of Indonesia, as well as those drawn to magical realism and powerful stories of resilience and the human spirit, Kauneus on kirous by Eka Kurniawan is a must-read that will transport them to a world of vivid imagination and unflinching truth.

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”Suurempaa kirousta ei ole kuin synnyttää kauniita tyttöjä maailmaan, jossa miehet ovat häijyjä kiimaisia koiria”, ajattelee indonesialainen prostituoitu Dewi Ayu saatuaan jälleen tyttären, kietoutuu käärinliinaan ja ryhtyy odottamaan kuolemaa. 21...

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Community Reviews

3.8
based on 1,732 reviews

Moods

dark: 85%

challenging: 42%

mysterious: 42%

sad: 36%

tense: 31%

emotional: 30%

adventurous: 27%

funny: 21%

reflective: 17%

informative: 7%

lighthearted: 2%

inspiring: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
51% of readers chose medium
38% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

17% of readers chose Plot
49% of readers chose A mix
32% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
45% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

69% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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