Title
The Year Of Living Dangerously
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In 1965, Indonesia'S Fantastic Beauty Conceals A Grim Atmosphere Of Tension And Unease. Sukrano, The Charismatic Godking, Placates His Impoverished Subjects With Threats Of War And Gestures Of Magnificence, Declaring His Love For The Suffering Peasants, His Defiance Of The Whole Western World. This New Year, He Insists, Will Be The Climax Of His Reign, The Year Of Confrontationthe Year Of Living Dangerously.Meanwhile, In The Sordid Atmosphere Of The Wayang Bar, Beleagured Western Newsmen Take Refuge From The Seething Streets Of Jakarta And Strike Up Unlikely Friendships. Guy Hamilton, An Ambitious Australian Broadcaster, Is Thrown Together With Billy Kwan, A Brilliant And Secretive Eurasian Dwarf Who Is Guy'S Most Effective Cameraman. Hamilton Is Intrigued By Kwan, And Is Gradually Drawn Into The Mysteries Which Enshroud Kwan'S Life. Why Does Billy Encourage Hamilton'S Affair With The English Girl Whom Kwan Himself Loves? And How Genuine Is Kwan'S Provocative Admiration For President Sukarno?Characters And Events In This Masterful Novel Move Against The Background Of A Nation In Crisis, In The Exotic Pattern Of The Wayang Kulit, The Javanese Shadowshow. Billy Kwan'S Secret Life Is Revealed Through His Filesastounding Dossiers Where Kwan Has Recorded The Activities Of His Friends And His Own Eccentric Speculations.As Violence Engulfs The Bankrupt Government, Kwan Builds Impossible Expectations Around His Two Heroes: Sukarno Will Be The Savior Of His People; Hamilton Will Be The Instrument Of Kwan'S Fantasies. But When Both Heroes Fail Him, The Tortured Cameraman Turns To Desperate Action, And Hamilton Begins To Grasp The Pervasive Mystery Which Had Been At The Core Of His Friend'S Ramblings All Along.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Year of Living Dangerously'? A: 'The Year of Living Dangerously' explores the complexities of political turmoil in Indonesia during the 1965 crisis, focusing on the tension between the charismatic leader Sukarno and the struggles of the Indonesian people.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by C.J. Koch.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Year of Living Dangerously' have? A: 'The Year of Living Dangerously' consists of 296 pages.
- Q: What year was 'The Year of Living Dangerously' published? A: 'The Year of Living Dangerously' was published on January 1, 1979.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: The book contains themes of political tension and personal conflict, which may not be suitable for younger readers. It is recommended for mature audiences.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed in 'Acceptable' condition, which may include signs of wear.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The plot revolves around an Australian broadcaster, Guy Hamilton, and his relationship with Billy Kwan, a Eurasian cameraman, against the backdrop of Indonesia's political unrest, exploring themes of loyalty and betrayal.
- Q: What genre does 'The Year of Living Dangerously' belong to? A: 'The Year of Living Dangerously' is categorized under Family Activities, but it is primarily a political drama and fiction novel.
- Q: Is 'The Year of Living Dangerously' part of a series? A: No, 'The Year of Living Dangerously' is a standalone novel.