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celebrimbor's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ids100's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.25
xingfu's review against another edition
4.0
Karena saya suka bacaan yang seperti ‘ini’, saya bisa ngasih rate yang cukup tinggi untuk buku ini, haha. Saya suka ceritanya, saya juga suka penulisan Eka Kurniawan saat menggambarkan bagian panas, bacanya bisa bikin saya senyum-senyum.
refrigeratorcool's review against another edition
3.0
Don't burn me at the stake for this. I think it's overrated. Shock factor pulls most of the weight here. I'm not a huge fan on how masculinity is defined in this book. It feels very... bioessentialist? I really did not enjoy the first ten pages of cock and ball torture and I failed to empathise with him at all.
The fight scenes were alright. That was its saving grace. But if I have to read another penis penis penis scene that's only in the book for the shock value I think I'm going to hurl. I don't mind sex scenes if they explore the character and how they communicate, but it's all the same. Just rough fucking and fighting. It's meh.
The fight scenes were alright. That was its saving grace. But if I have to read another penis penis penis scene that's only in the book for the shock value I think I'm going to hurl. I don't mind sex scenes if they explore the character and how they communicate, but it's all the same. Just rough fucking and fighting. It's meh.
leonrascal's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mobyskine's review against another edition
3.0
Barangkali saya tidak mungkin lagi menemukan kisah lelaki seperti Ajo Kawir di mana-mana buku novel yang lain.
Nama-nama karakter yang aneh, cerita yang bersahaja-- saya tidak pasti sama ada saya suka ataupun tidak. Ada yang menghiburkan, ada sedikit janggal dan meleret. Sebuah buku yang okay.
Still a fan of Eka Kurniawan :)
Nama-nama karakter yang aneh, cerita yang bersahaja-- saya tidak pasti sama ada saya suka ataupun tidak. Ada yang menghiburkan, ada sedikit janggal dan meleret. Sebuah buku yang okay.
Still a fan of Eka Kurniawan :)
anisha9's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
aulibeurary_'s review against another edition
4.0
Bukan jenis buku yang akan ku pinjamkan ke adik-adikku tentunya. Gaya penulisan Eka Kurniawan selalu khas dan blak-blakan. Gak ada kata yang diperhalus sama sekali. Penamaan tokohnya juga unik; Tokek, Iteung, Budi Baik.
Buku ini juga sarat pesan moral dari si Burung.
Buku ini juga sarat pesan moral dari si Burung.
t_yl_r's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I went into this novel knowing that assault was the catalyst, but I don’t think tying comedy into it was that effective. There were moments where the book felt hard to enjoy bc of it. And OMG I couldn’t read this on the train/bus bc penis, pecker, or bird was basically on every page😭
The Tarantino-esque scenes like the beat downs and truck racing were entertaining, although “ladies heaving with desire” isn’t how I would personally describe how the women were written in this novel. Truthfully, the only saving grace for the portrayal of these women is that one of them got revenge.
I found the switching of character perspectives to be a little disorienting at times, especially in the last chapter. It for sure feels like it was written to be vignettes/flashbacks in a film, which makes sense in the context of a Tarantino film, but I don’t think it was as convincing here.
I’d have to read another one of Kurniawan’s novels to get a better grasp on their work, but overall, I don’t think i’d recommend this book to a friend
The Tarantino-esque scenes like the beat downs and truck racing were entertaining, although “ladies heaving with desire” isn’t how I would personally describe how the women were written in this novel. Truthfully, the only saving grace for the portrayal of these women is that one of them got revenge.
I found the switching of character perspectives to be a little disorienting at times, especially in the last chapter. It for sure feels like it was written to be vignettes/flashbacks in a film, which makes sense in the context of a Tarantino film, but I don’t think it was as convincing here.
I’d have to read another one of Kurniawan’s novels to get a better grasp on their work, but overall, I don’t think i’d recommend this book to a friend
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
masonrystyle's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Cash was a story told in bursts and flashbacks. While occasionally hard to root yourself in the story, it was occasionally laugh out loud funny, but always compelling. If you are a fan of non-structured storytelling and constantly asking yourself “what did I just read” this is the story for you.
Overall, while this isn’t the typical novel I pick up, I loved reading about Ajo Kawir’s journey and those he met along the way.
Overall, while this isn’t the typical novel I pick up, I loved reading about Ajo Kawir’s journey and those he met along the way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Violence, and Murder
Minor: Rape