Eka is modest and easygoing in person but he writes fiercely and boldly on contentious topics. Photo: The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network
It is fair to say that Indonesian author Eka Kurniawan is a modest literary star.
He has gained more public attention since the English version of his novel Lelaki Harimau (Man Tiger) was longlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize.
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