Compassion : Anthology

by Rain Chudori

Compassion is a seasonal anthology created by Comma Books that works in-joint with various local nonprofit organizations. In the first volume of Compassion, we have collaborated with Lingkar, a youth initiative movement that focuses on youth mental health awareness. We have gathered fourteen writers to explore the concept of home – what it means, where it dwells, and how it formed them.

128 pages, Paperback

Published August 6, 2018

About the author

Rain Chudori is an award-winning author, curator, and life-long nomad. She is the founder of Moment Studio & curator of Comma Books Publishing.

She has written Monsoon Tiger and Other Stories (2015), Imaginary City (2017), and Biru dan Kisah-Kisah Lainnya (2018). She is based in New Delhi, India but belongs everywhere. She is currently an artist in residence in New York.

Reviews

[Theresia · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Cemburu adalah sebuah perasaan kepemilikan yang lahir begitu saja. Tak bisa diprediksi kelahirannya, tapi bisa diatur dan bisa disiasati agar tak mencederai hubungan" - hlm 114
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Compassion Anthology | Rain Chudori, dkk | @penerbitkpg | vii+128 halaman | Cetakan I, 2018 | ISBN 978-602-424-889-5
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Compassion Anthology berisi beberapa cerpen dan puisi karya 15 penulis Indonesia, dalam bahasa Indonesia dan bahasa Inggris. Pembuatan buku ini hasil kerjasama commabooks dengan salah satu pusat layanan mental health yang ada di Indonesia.
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Selain Leila S. Chudori ada banyak nama terkenal yang menyumbang karyanya di buku ini dan tulisan mereka sangat hebat. Hanya saja (dengan otakku yang cetek) aku kurang bisa menyerap maknanya 😅
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Salah satu cerpen favoritku adalah Sea of Fire, dan puisi favoritku adalah Sedikit Lebih Dekat.

[bila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Indeed, commabook's writers are my jam.

[Nathasjja Takanashi · Rating 3 out of 5]

About the book; A seasonal anthology created by a publisher that works with various local non-profit organisations. This volume is in collaboration with Proyek Lingkar, an NGO centred around mental health awareness.

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Between the subpar and superficial “poetry”, lies fascinating anecdotes told in a tasteful and delicate manner, addressing heavy, controversial themes with grace. There’s an unassuming wisdom and philosophical dimension within the confines of these 120 something pages. Easy & light read, you could finish it in one sitting, deeply enjoyable overall if you overlook the lesser noteworthy content.

[Sashi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Been binge-reading Comma Books lately! I enjoy this short stories and compilation of poems too--it has the 'home' theme spot on and eerie atmosphere. Really like the middle part until the end. My favourite piece are both The Photographer Eyes by Theodora Abigail and Teh dan Kopi by Leila Chudori.

[eri · Rating 4 out of 5]

home is not a place, it is a feeling

[tio · Rating 3 out of 5]

The most compelling pieces of writing in this anthology for me personally are a poem by Edo Wallad titled "Malammalam Kutelan Temaram" and "Teh dan Kopi," a short story written by Leila S. Chudori.