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Star Memories
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral Fiction
Publisher Price: $23.95
ISBN13: 9781735721071
Publisher: Dalang Publishing
Published: Nov 10 2026
Pages: 356
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.80 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
In the world of Sulawesi, the sea and stars guide destinies, and the tides of history shape the lives of ordinary people. Star Memories is a sweeping, multigenerational novel that follows Punggawa, a commoner-turned-guerilla-leader, and his son, Wellang, as they navigate the storms of colonial oppression, war, and revolution from the 1930s to the 1960s. Against the backdrop of Dutch and Japanese occupation, political upheaval, and the struggle for Indonesian independence, their journey is interwoven with the wisdom and traditions of the Bajo and Bugis sea peoples-masters of celestial navigation and keepers of ancient beliefs.
As Punggawa and his companions fight for dignity and survival, they are caught between loyalty to their ancestors and the demands of an ever-changing world. Through rebellion, exile, and the search for a decent life, their stories reveal the resilience of a community bound by the ocean, the stars, and the hope for a better future. Rich in indigenous lore, oral storytelling, and the rhythms of island life, this is a luminous tale of courage, loss, and the enduring power of memory. Discover a hidden chapter of Indonesian history, where every star has a story, and every journey begins with a longing for home.
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