- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Tindal Street Press (1 May 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0953589587
- ISBN-13: 978-0953589586
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.1 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,112,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A sense of unease permeates this atmospheric thriller, set in unstable Indonesia, where nothing is what it seems, and no one can be trusted. The plot twists and turns, taking in murder, betrayal and corruption before reaching its unsettling conclusion.' Christopher Harris
Sunday Mercury, May 5, 2002
Birmingham's excellent publishing house has unearthed a winner in Mr Brayne...Compelling and disturbing...a well-judged thriller.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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i think he understands indonesia,
This review is from: Jakarta Shadows (Paperback)
For me, it was very interesting to read a book about my own country.I like the book because the author is not arrogant - in my country we say sombong. He understands that my country has problems with corruption but now there is reformasi and perhaps in the future my country will be free. I very like the way he talks about the IMF and how they are not really friends of my country but friends of America and big financal business. I think if you read this book you will understand my country more.
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Indonesia's "The Beach" - but better,
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This review is from: Jakarta Shadows (Paperback)
I was extremely happy to find this book for my Summer Hols. Like The Beach, Alan Brayne explores the darker side of a South-East Asian paradise. However, unlike Alex Garland's best-seller, Jakarta Shadows is a fast-paced thriller which pulls no punches. It also challenges the reader to question whether Indonesia has really made "progress" since the overthrow of Suharto and the advent of democracy.As someone who has travelled in Indonesia, it never ceases to amaze me at the acute lack of interest in this country, especially as it is the largest Muslim country in the world. This book would be an excellent introduction to anybody wanting to know more about Indonesia, while still providing an absorbing story.
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Jakarta Shadows,
This review is from: Jakarta Shadows (Paperback)
When I saw this book, I am interested because Jakarta is my capital city. So I bought it and I read it, what it looked like. I think the writer is very good because he does not seem arrogant about my country - in Indonesia we call it sombong. I think he knows my country and it made me think of home. Jakarta Shadows is a very exciting book. If everyone wants to know about my country, I recommended you to read it.
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