Evocative and thought provoking

Having travelled in Indonesia, lived and worked in Jakarta from the late 1990's to early 2000's the places Alexander Crane conjures up are accurately portrayed...Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bali...it is a story that is evocative, daring and gripping. A masterful tale that captures Java and Indonesia. But is also encapsulates the challenges a newly democratic nation faced. The story of love across cultures and the challenges this presents resonates from the pages. I married a Javanese girl and return to Java regularly. Alexander Crane made me feel, smell, taste and sense Indonesia. An excellent story that will leave lasting images and thoughts after you finish.