BOOK CLUB: "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin

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…and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB of "We" by Yevgeny Zamyatin!

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle.

Come as you are... it’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT
The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as PDF beforehand for free (which we kindly ask not to share with everyone - this is a book discussion for educational purposes). Please reach out to the host to receive your free PDF and feel free to ask any question in the discussion section of the event page.

Everyone is encouraged to read the short book (in English, about 170 pages) beforehand to participate to the discussion. Coming without having read the book is possible, but it's just half the fun.

The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide through the discussion, which will be very informal and fun. Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and ask questions to the group. This event is introvert friendly! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Just join and share your passion for literature, no matter how much you read.

This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social lunch time.

About the book
In a world where conformity suffocates individuality and freedom is traded for the illusion of order, Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We emerges as a hauntingly prescient dystopian novel that challenges the very essence of what it means to be human. Written in 1920, this groundbreaking work—often considered the precursor to Orwell’s 1984 and Huxley’s Brave New World—paints a chilling vision of a totalitarian society where the individual is erased, and every thought, action, and desire is subordinated to the collective will.

We is not merely a story; it is a philosophical gauntlet thrown at the feet of complacency.

Join us for a discussion that aims to unravel the layers of Zamyatin’s masterpiece, exploring its relevance in our increasingly surveilled and standardized world. This is your invitation to question, to resist, and to tell the world that you're not just another number in a sea of data.

Discover more about the book on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/76171.We

We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look at these past events:

• BOOK CLUB: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield (Apr 2025)
• BOOK CLUB: "Man's Search for Meaning" by Victor E. Frankl (Feb 2025)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Let's become fungal" by Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez (Sept 2024)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: Short stories about fungi by various authors (Aug 2023)
• BOOK CLUB 🍄: "Entangled Life" by Merlin Sheldrake (Mar 2023)

ABOUT THE VENUE
Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Jalan Cikini Raya No. 73, Cikini, Menteng, stands as a cultural oasis, pulsating with the spirit of Indonesia’s artistic heritage. Established in 1968 on the historic grounds of the former Taman Raden Saleh zoo, this 9-hectare complex, named after the legendary composer Ismail Marzuki, is a beacon for creativity, housing six modern theaters, galleries, a planetarium, and the revitalized Perpustakaan Jakarta library.

ABOUT THE HOST
Your host for this event, Ben, is a literature enthusiast eager to learn not only from texts but also from fellow readers' interpretations and personal experiences. He will guide everyone through the discussion for a memorable book club event.

HOW TO REGISTER TO THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

• We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
• Be on time! We want to start the discussion together.
• People in the waitlist cannot attend, and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot
• Repeated no-show (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
• Attendees who bring a +1 are responsible to make sure that the guest understands and agrees to our rule of respect and inclusivity

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?
Since September 2024, our community has a membership fee of 300k IDR valid for 365 days after payment. Membership fee is offered with a promo discount to new members and first-timers, who can become members for 220k IDR/year. First-timers can decide to attend one event for free and see if they like becoming part of this community.

Membership to both Jakarta Friends and Jakarta Creatives is offered for only 390k IDR/year. First-timers can decide to attend one event for free and see if they like becoming part of this community. Membership can be paid on the spot (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 89211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership.

Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks available only to paying members, like for example our Give Away Birthday Celebrations with lucky draw (Sept 2024). To many events, attendees can bring a +1 for free.

To all members we guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY
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• Jakarta Friends: https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends
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Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years we held over 200 events with over 2,000 attendees. Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback.
We value diversity and inclusivity, respect and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kinds.

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• For questions about the event, please post a comment in the event page

VENUE NOTES - DIRECTION
We are planning on doing the Book Club outside, barring rain, as the place is full of spots where anyone can sit, discuss, slouch, and yes read. There are a handful of places we will choose from, depending on weather, availability, and attendees.

The organizer will wait nearby the entrance as we pick our preferred spot. If it happens to rain, there are also plenty of spots inside and an actual free library we can head into—with free registration.

If you happen to come late, we will leave a note in the comment section to help direct you to where we are.