Bunga-Bunga Lawakan

The recurring motif of flowers feels both beautiful and tragic. I'm curious how this symbolism influenced your understanding of the characters' inner worlds.

The novel's atmosphere is so intense and raw — I wonder what personal or cultural factors led to this portrayal of despair and disillusionment.

His sense of alienation and search for identity struck a chord, but also made me uncomfortable. How do others interpret his journey?