Indonesia
Khatulistiwa 2011 · Shortlist
Title translated by AI:“Tantri, the Woman Who Told Stories”
Novel · 362 pages
AI-generated summary:King Eswaryadala of Patali Nagantun demands a new young girl every night; when none are left, his chief minister gives up his own daughter, Tantri, who answers him with animal fables.
Khatulistiwa 2009 · Shortlist
Novel · 467 pages · Politics
AI-generated summary:Jayakanta, king of Ratnakanda, watches hidden rivalries, palace intrigue and struggles for power tear at his family, until his kingdom stands on the brink of losing its sovereignty.
Khatulistiwa 2007 · Shortlist
Title translated by AI:“The Widow of Jirah”
Novel · 187 pages · Historical
AI-generated summary:A retelling of the Calon Arang legend that turns the feared widow of Jirah, usually a witch, into a calm and wise woman defending what is rightfully hers.