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Ahmad Fuadi: Researching through books
Novelist Ahmad Fuadi agrees with the adage that great writers are those who read more than write.
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Ahmad Fuadi (Ahmad Fuadi/File)
Novelist Ahmad Fuadi agrees with the adage that great writers are those who read more than write.
Based on his personal experience, the man, who completed his Master’s degree in media and public affairs at George Washington University, said it took him years of reading for research before he wrote a novel.
“For example, I did four years of research on various reading materials before I wrote my upcoming fourth novel Anak Danau [Children of the Lake],” Ahmad told The Jakarta Post.
He released his debut novel Negeri 5 Menara (Land of Five Towers) in July 2009, which became an instant hit. He followed up the novel with Ranah 3 Warna (Realm of Three Colors) in 2011 and Rantau 1 Muara in 2013 and thus completed a trilogy.
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Ahmad said when he is not doing research for an upcoming novel, he loved reading books on various subjects ranging from Sufism to non-fictional works.
Tikam Samurai
By Makmur Hendrik
This was a very famous book in West Sumatra back in the 1980s. The book, the title of which translates as Samurai Stabs, is a very exciting tale of silat martial arts. The story centers on a character called The Youngest One, who was a war victim during the Japanese occupation. He seeks revenge and justice by combining his silat skills and proficiency in the katana sword of the Samurai.
The Corporation
By Joel Bakan
This book is quite famous, but I think more people should read it to see the big picture of the world’s largest corporations. It is an eye-opening book so that we do not become too naive in seeing the business world.
Rahasia Meede
By ES Ito
It is very rare to find a strong and page-turning historiy-based novel in Indonesia. This book, the title of which translates as Meede’s Secret, was written by a history lover and a former student activist. A movie adaptation of this book will come out, and I think it is going to be a great movie. This book deserves more recognition and readers.
