‘Not A Virgin’ author brings his books to English readers (The Jakarta Post)
"Nuril Basri has made a name
for himself in the literary world through his intimate and comedic takes and
observations of the absurdities of Indonesian life and the struggles of the
many who feel trapped and pressured by simply living.
However, it was through
these honest observations that he managed to spread his name overseas, making
him one of the notable figures of Indonesian literature. Like his acclaimed
peer Eka Kurniawan, the images that Nuril chooses to focus on involve the
coming-of-age struggles of young Indonesians who are faced with the usual
pressures that come with living in a judgmental, pressing society like
Indonesia."