Andrea Hirata's novel 'The Rainbow Troops' is the first Indonesian novel to become an international bestseller. Interestingly, the version available outside Indonesia is very different to the one familiar to Indonesian readers. Bettina David explores whyAndrea Hirata © Meda KawuWith a population of 240 million, Indonesia is the fourth-largest country in the world.
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Its literature, however, is barely known in Europe. This makes it all the more gratifying that German and English translations of Andrea Hirata's 'The Rainbow Troops' are now bringing Indonesian literature to a broader readership beyond the small circle of Indonesia fans.Loosely based on Hirata's own childhood, the book tells the story of the young Malay Ikal and his friends on the small island of Belitung off Sumatra. They all attend a school that is run by the Islamic Muhammadiyah organisationa and constantly threatened with closure and collapse.
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The likeable story gives readers plenty of insights into Indonesia's multicultural society.These primary school children come from extremely poor families. Their parents work in local mines, as coolies or as fishermen.
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