Eka Kurniawan has published 6 novels and 1 other book, beginning with Beauty Is a Wound (2002). The best-known is Cantik Itu Luka (2015). The latest is Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash (2017).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Eka Kurniawan
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Cantik Itu Luka
Eka Kurniawan's most-read book.
Newest
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
Published 2017.
Standalone novels in order
Beauty Is a Wound (2002)
Lelaki Harimau (2014)
Cantik Itu Luka (2015)
Man Tiger (2015)
Seperti Dendam Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas (2015)
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash (2017)
Other books in order
The Dog Meows, and the Cat Barks (2026)
About Eka Kurniawan
Eka Kurniawan is an Indonesian writer and screenwriter.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Eka Kurniawan FAQ
- How many books has Eka Kurniawan written?
- Eka Kurniawan has published 6 novels and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Eka Kurniawan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Cantik Itu Luka.
- What is Eka Kurniawan's latest book?
- Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash (2017).
- What is Eka Kurniawan's most famous book?
- Cantik Itu Luka (2015) is Eka Kurniawan's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.