WHEN he was thrown into prison for fighting a Dutch sergeant, Tomi shared a cell with a notorious killer. “Samber Nyawa”, or Soul Snatcher, was what the killer introduced himself as. In the cell, they wrestled and exchanged blows to prove who was the toughest. The brawl ended with a conversation about their respective lives. However, after chatting for only a short while, Samber Nyawa excused himself and left Tomi.

“Tomorrow I’m being sent to Nusakambangan,” said Samber Nyawa.

Tomi was once again overcome by loneliness. He was all alone in his cell. Suddenly, he remembered Aunt Marjati.

“She was so voluptuous, like a gazelle, sturdy, and her breath was tight, and he remembered how many times Aunt Marjati bit his shoulder as her climax was about to erupt, thrashing about like someone possessed in his strong grip, and, oh...”

That is how Motinggo Boesje skillfully weaves words in the story of Tante Marjati  (Aunt Marjati), which is suggestive and arouses the reader. He tells the story of Tomi, Narti—Tomi’s peer—, and Aunt Marjati, as well as the intimate relationships that develop among them. The story is set during the independence revolution.

Ingin membaca lebih lanjut?

Langgani historia.id untuk terus membaca postingan eksklusif ini.

Berlangganan Sekarang