I bumped into this book several times when i was on travel; but somehow, i managed not to buy the book. But then again, i still remember that i had to...moreI bumped into this book several times when i was on travel; but somehow, i managed not to buy the book. But then again, i still remember that i had to finish my Hong Kong Dollar at the time, and i didn't want to finish it with food. So i decided to buy a book, which finally this book caught my attention (how can you resist a shiny yellowy book cover, full with its title and author?). I then found out that this book is the first book out of 3 (or even more?) of a series.
The girl with the dragon tattoo tells a story about a guy named Mikael Blomkvist who had to face a case with one of the biggest industries called Wennerstrom; somewhere in Sweden. Blomkvist, under the umbrella of Millenium, then got to the edge of bankruptcy due to the case. Then suddenly, an offer came to him, from another rich old-man named Henrik Vanger, who was desperately in need of finding the truth in regards to his niece; Hariett Vanger.
Hariett disappeared back in 1966, when there was an accident in the Hedeby island. Hariett was one of Henrik's goldens, that having her disappearing, got him mourning ever since. Moreover, there was a tradition that Harriet used to do for Henrik by sending him flowers; which recently happening. That of course drove Henrik 'insane' with the question: is she alive, or someone is trying to drive me crazy? The decision to hire Blomkvist was then made, with Millenium's financial health as its guarantee from Henrik's side.
Before hiring Blomkvist, Henrik's assistant, Dirch Frode, contacted Armansky to conduct a deep research on Blomkvist. A girl named Lisbeth Salander then was hired on behalf of Armansky. The skills she had, then bumped her into Blomkvist in the middle of his efforts in solving the case of Hariett Vanger.
I actually love the story; for me, it was brilliant. But i guess, it took me quite a while to grasp the sensation of the story, because it's started slow before the peak of the story. End of the story was not really appealing for me too. Because i thought that when the Hariett's case is closed, so does the book. Yet, the story over Wennerstrom lengthen the story and for me, it's no longer an excitement.
There are two possibilities: first: i'm the one who's not used to such kind of ending, which is actually ok for me for a change. The second one is the bridging between the end of Henrik Vanger's case and the Wennerstrom is not solid enough to keep the excitement in reading.
I actually in between three to four stars for this book. Because i have to admit that this book is actually great. It's just something that i think it's different from what i expected. But then again, it's just my two cents of thought.(less)
Buku ini gue beli di salah satu toko buku di Jakarta, karena waktu itu lagi killing time aja. Tertarik dengan judulnya, dan beberapa kalimat di salah ...moreBuku ini gue beli di salah satu toko buku di Jakarta, karena waktu itu lagi killing time aja. Tertarik dengan judulnya, dan beberapa kalimat di salah satu bab, akhirnya gue memutuskan membeli buku ini (harus memilih dari dua buku yang menurut gue sama-sama menarik). Dan, gue harus bilang, gue nggak kecewa sih belinya.
Buku ini cerita tentang bagaimana golongan ekonomi menengah di Indonesia itu sebenarnya rentan untuk menjadi miskin. Dilengkapi dengan definisi golongan ekonomi menengah, gue semakin seneng dengan buku ini. Karena, gue sempet dapet pertanyaan dari bos gue, "Golongan ekonomi menengah itu, kira-kira ada batasannya nggak yah?" So, in some sense, buku ini juga menolong gue untuk men-scope salah satu studi gue (hahaha).
Tapi, yang paling gue suka dari buku ini adalah buku ini bisa menggerakkan gue, untuk mulai berpikir mengatur keuangan gue. Iya, gue spare some of my money untuk tabungan gue, tapi gue nggak pernah berpikir lebih jauh tentang investasi. Ini adalah salah satu alasan kenapa gue ngasih 4 bintang juga, karena gue merasa tergerak untuk melakukan apa yang ada di buku itu.
Another thing yang membuat gue memberikan 4 bintang pada buku ini adalah bahasanya yang cukup mudah untuk dimengerti. Jadi, menurut gue, orang nggak akan bosen ngebacanya. Apalagi, menurut gue, buku Ligwina Hananto ini adalah non-fiksi. Umumnya, buku non-fiksi ngebuat gue ngantuk. Tapi, ternyata buku ini nggak juga. Properly written lah.
Gue juga cukup suka dengan layoutnya, nggak terlalu ngeburem'in mata. Makanya, gue ngasih 4 bintang sama buku ini, karena basically, this book is good. Terutama untuk orang yang rada cuek sama masalah keuangan kayak gue.
"Golongan menengah adalah: - orang-orang yang memiliki penghasilan tetapi sebelum akhir bulan sudah merasa kehabisan uang - memiliki utang berkepanjangan yang tidak ada habisnya - memiliki barang-barang bagus tetapi kuatir karena tidak punya tabungan - memiliki hidup yang berkecukupan tetapi kuatir tidak mampu menyekolahkan anak-anak dengan baik - memiliki rumah tinggal tetapi berkemungkinan besar harus menjual rumah bagus ini karena tidak punya dana pensiun" (page 39, rephrased)
"Normal is using every means possible to show that, although you're just an ordinary human being, you're far above other mortals." [page 48]...more"Normal is using every means possible to show that, although you're just an ordinary human being, you're far above other mortals." [page 48]
One of the reasons why i bought this book is because i'm collecting Paulo Coelho's books. Because i think, it doesn't matter how many stars i would rank it, there are still several passages or lines that are worth to be remembered of. And i guess, this book contains the same too.
Another reason why i bought this book is because Coelho's 11 Minutes has amazed me. It was the first time i read Coelho's story in such a way, that i saw a different genre of book that Coelho's written. So i thought, The Winner Stands Alone would be the same. It is quite different with others, but still, i don't really enjoy it.
The Winner Stands Alone is about several people lives, in the arena of arts; be that movies, models, producers, that sorts of arts. Taking place in Cannes Movie Festival, this book brought the idea of compiling all background of lives into one scene. But the core idea, is a story of a guy named Igor, who would do anything just to catch the attention of his long lover Ewa, whose now is Hamid's. To kill people, is actually one way for him to get Ewa's attention.
Along with Igor's journey in getting Ewa's attention, there are several young actress or models wanna be, who had to surpass their worries, in order to get the attention of Hamid, the well-known producers, designers. Meeting lots of photographers who just want to have a model, who they would thought stupid enough to collect some money out of them, to those who are sincerely looking for seeds of models.
All of these characters meet in Cannes Movie Festival, with the essence of the story, a journey to find an everlasting love (thought to be).
Lots of confusions went around in my head, since the scenes were jumping here and there. And, to be honest, i don't think i like the ending. That's why i gave this book 2 stars.
I bought this book in Bangkok, Thailand. What attracted me to this book is the fact that this book was short-listed for SEA Write Award in 2009. Its g...moreI bought this book in Bangkok, Thailand. What attracted me to this book is the fact that this book was short-listed for SEA Write Award in 2009. Its gloomy cover almost made me withdrew from the book, thought it would be a horror book or something. But when i read its back cover, i realize that it is not a horror book. So, practically, my mind was safe.
The Most Silent School in the World is a book that tells a story about the development of a school. Starting from 8 students, the school is basically growing to around 64 students.
I wasn't really understand its development processes, because in some points, it's just confusing me. But what i captured from its early stage of school, until the end of the book is about friendship. Can you imagine, from 8 people, you have tighter friendship ever. You trust someone, you're in love with the other. But then, when there are several people come in into your life, suddenly those friendship ends. There were people who don't like to be close with one of your best friends. There were people who were trying to pull you out from your comfort-zone. And that's how the school is growing. And somehow, the growing community can give you the opportunity to be more mature, to be able to handle things that previously you couldn't, to learn how to trust people (who are basically your friends), and try to stand still with your principles in life, embracing it tightly, and never giving it up.
But the book also shows you, no matter how big the community grows, you can still differ who is your friend, and who is not.
I love the words Fa is using (well, i read its english translation and it was nice). I love the book concept, to have only 2 pages per 'chapter' (if you can call it as chapter). I just don't like its cover; it's so gloomy.
It's quite difficult to understand, but it is a good book. Therefore, i can only give it 3 stars.(less)
The first time i've heard about this was last year. I wasn't really interested to read it, because it's actually a book for parenting. Yet, several we...moreThe first time i've heard about this was last year. I wasn't really interested to read it, because it's actually a book for parenting. Yet, several weeks ago, i was curious what's inside of it, so i bought it. It is truly about the art of parenting; but amazingly, i perceived the messages differently; it is about leadership.
Reading this book also reminded me of my late Mom, who passed when i was 13 years old (mmm... 3 days before my 13th birthday, actually). So, it was touching me indeed. The start of this book surely made me missing my Mom a lot (and of course, i cried; ha!).
This book shares Hannah Carol's experience in becoming a mother. Some part of the book also mentioned about her childhood, facts that she doesn't know her biological father until today were also presented. Also the moment when she grew up with her grandfather, and how mislead information could affect you deeply and made you act differently than you should.
Hannah also brought the idea of becoming a friend to her children, instead of becoming someone with 'authorities' who shouldn't be argued even when she's wrong. She applies the idea of involving her children in deciding something. I was amazed with her concept in growing children. She is actually discussing the best way to punish her children with her children themselves; and made an agreement regarding to that.
She also presents several insights about being a good father to children. How a father should 'create' such an image, that when their children grew up, they would like to be like their dad, or having someone like their dad to be their spouse.
I don't think i've chosen the wrong book though. I was thinking that reading this book for me is actually the best time, since i know that i have to be ready leader one day. Her concept of parenting, i concluded, can be practiced in leadership.
I like the book because each chapter only consists of 2 pages in average (a very honest opinion). It was written beautifully with its proper chosen words, leaving several space so it won't fill our views about a page.
I like this book.
I know there's the second one (which i already have it), and i truly hope her second book could make me give 5 stars.
Postcards from Heaven by Ricky Setiawan, one of few awesome books i've ever read. Saya suka gaya bahasanya yang sederhana (it took me in total of 7 ho...morePostcards from Heaven by Ricky Setiawan, one of few awesome books i've ever read. Saya suka gaya bahasanya yang sederhana (it took me in total of 7 hours to read it, can you imagine how light this book is?), 'nampol', dan saya suka kejujuran yang ada di dalamnya.
Bercerita mengenai pengalamannya pribadi, Ricky berusaha untuk membawa kita semua mulai berpikir, apa sih sebenarnya strength kita? Apakah strength itu artinya sesuatu yang bila kita lakukan, kita pasti berhasil? Apakah strength kita harus ditentukan oleh apa yang diinginkan oleh orang tua kita? What is actually our strength?
Dengan gaya bahasa yang sangat ringan, semi informal (nah?), Ricky is basically trying to guide his readers, motivate his readers untuk mengetahui kekuatan masing-masing. Kita harus memberikan kesempatan pada diri kita sendiri untuk mengetahui kekuatan kita; apakah itu kesempatan saat ingin membuktikan diri sendiri, atau kesempatan-kesempatan lainnya yang memang didorong dari hati nurani paling dalam.
Kita semua diciptakan untuk memiliki kekuatan. Tapi pertanyaannya sekarang, apakah kita MAU untuk mengetahuinya dan mengoptimalkannya? It's a simple question, yet when you answer it, it has powerful effect for your life. Your life will never be the same again.
Dan satu lagi, saya belajar satu sisi nasionalisme lagi dari buku ini. Untuk Christina Martha Tiahahu... seharusnya, anda memiliki satu hari khusus untuk kami peringati, karena anda, menurut saya, tidak kalah pahlawan dari seorang Kartini.
Thanks, Ricky!
"Integritas sangat mudah dilanggar tetapi reputasi sangat sulit untuk dipugar." (page 24)
"Mari berhenti mencari korban. Mari berhenti menjadi korban." (page 54)
"(Superheroes adalah) mereka yang bisa melihat kecilnya masalah dalam besarnya keyakinan mereka kepada Tuhan yang menguatkan mereka." (page 92)
"Jangan hanya mau mendengar cerita, mari kita ciptakan cerita kita sendiri." (page 118)
The White Tiger is actually quite an old book if i may say. I came upon this book, because one of my friends recommended this book to read. He didn't ...moreThe White Tiger is actually quite an old book if i may say. I came upon this book, because one of my friends recommended this book to read. He didn't really say what kind of book this was, yet, i was curious, so i bought it in one terminals in this world, while i was in transit.
The White Tiger tells a story of 'former' driver, who was a witness to his master's life. His master's struggles in pursuing his business, his master's marriage life, his master's old girlfriend, his master's brother, his master's up and down, his master's kindness, and his master's 'politics' against himself; at least that was what Balram tried to figure out from his master.
Balram acknowledged himself as a driver, a murderer, an entrepreneur, a thinking man, even a man who sees tomorrow. As a driver, he had a great master who appreciated his work, understood his struggles (from his master's point of view, of course), yet, it was not enough for Balram to keep his master from living. Balram was fed by the life of his master that to some point he against of, his friends' influence, a-must-read-magazine about 'murdering', and several other thoughts in his minds. His experience led him to be one entrepreneur who fought for his life, to live a descent life like what everybody's dreaming of. When he finally succeeded, he adopted his master's ways of making things through, better it be good or in default, nasty ways.
This book affected me in several ways:
1. A driver is the one who knows how is exactly our life that we're living for (made me think of my driver, actually...)
2. Our decisions in life most likely will be affected by some external factors; books you read, friends you're hanging out with, daily life issues (your professional matters), any kind of things that get in to you.
Great book indeed.
"But isn't it likely that everyone who counts in this world, including our prime minister (including you, Mr. Jiabao), has killed someone or other on their way to the top?... but that is glory, and not what I am after. All i wanted was the chance to be a man - and for that, one murder was enough." (page 274)(less)
Faith is a book about faith (of course), how does it works and how you can get it. It is actually a good book, yet it took me quite sometime to finish...moreFaith is a book about faith (of course), how does it works and how you can get it. It is actually a good book, yet it took me quite sometime to finish it. Probably because i don't really like non-fictions. This book elaborates the steps on how to generate your faith and also how to use it.
While reading this book, i sort of read it like i'm reading a textbook. It's very organized, just like a textbook. I don't really think i'm a fond of it, but this book is actually good.
One of my favorite quotes in this book is: "We wear so many different masks in our attempt to be acceptable that we lose sight of who we are, or else never even know." (page 130)
Following the above sentence, he then elaborates the story of David who knew himself as a whole, that he's able to face Goliath even without an armor.
The first time i knew about this book is from the time when i heard Paul Scanlon preached at my church. He delivered an interesting message on how we ...moreThe first time i knew about this book is from the time when i heard Paul Scanlon preached at my church. He delivered an interesting message on how we should have made ourselves to be inconvenienced by others; whether they would spend your time longer than it should, or would stop you on your way to a heavily important matters, and things related. The objective of doing this thing is to help people to ease their life. By doing that kind of thing, we surely would have a better feeling to move on.
The book is quite thin, and i love the way Paul Scanlon wrote it; it's so easy to read. He also put several stories as examples on what would the 15th revolution would impact others. Lots of people felt so loved that they understood that life is about others too.
For a person who has limited English, i can assure you that this book would help us to understand the meaning of true giving.(less)
Buku ini terus terang fenomenal banget. Gue inget buku ini laris manis di Gramedia mana pun, dan tersisa di Aksara. Gue sendiri dibeliin buku ini sama...moreBuku ini terus terang fenomenal banget. Gue inget buku ini laris manis di Gramedia mana pun, dan tersisa di Aksara. Gue sendiri dibeliin buku ini sama temen gue, sewaktu dia lagi main ke aksara. But yes, buku ini sangat berbeda dengan buku-buku yang lain.
Nggak seperti buku-buku non-fiksi lainnya, Rene menulis buku ini dengan gaya tulisan sehari-hari dan menyenangkan. Belum lay outnya yang diselilingi dengan beberapa gambar-gambar kartun. It's such a great book.
Inspiring.
Kenapa cuman kasih 4 bintang? Menurut gue sih, karena bukunya kurang tebel, jadi isinya kurang banyak :D fun banget baca bukunya, that you don't want the book to be finished :P(less)
I got so many recommendations on this book. And i have to admit that i've been searching for this book quite long. But then again, i don't think i got...moreI got so many recommendations on this book. And i have to admit that i've been searching for this book quite long. But then again, i don't think i got the same impressions as the recommendations i've gotten. I found the book quite ordinary, and i don't actually understand its end.
Norwegian Wood is a story about a man, whose life is pondering on one girl. She's actually his best friend's girlfriend who hung himself couple of years beforeward. After his death, Naoko then had sex with Toru. Apparently Naoko enjoyed the sex with Toru rather than her ex.
Not long after that, Naoko moved to other place; isolating herself, claiming her to be ill. For several months, Toru has not meeting up with her, because it's her will. During those times, Toru look for other girls, just to have fun.
Then one day, Toru met another girl, and at the same time Naoko called Toru and asked him to visit her. Having two choices, Toru was in dilemma. But then, he found himself alone again, empty and clueless, though at that time, he already set up his choice. A pity, huh?
I have read it quite a long time ago, so i don't really remember what kind of things that i understand from this book. But Murakami, always have his own quotes that would take you to other station in life, just to ponder on your life. (less)
"In this created world, your head declares your source and your face is the glory of that source and that authority. Your 'head' is like the head...more"In this created world, your head declares your source and your face is the glory of that source and that authority. Your 'head' is like the headwaters of the river. Being comes from it" (page 338)
Just like its little, Paul: A Novel, tells us about the life of Paul in such a different way. Started from the first time he appeared in the bible as someone who loves to torture Christian, until his very last days in life. All the troubles he bored and stuffs, and how i see that he's actually a stubborn. Many times i read that he's highly emotional, yet, how God used him was tremendously effective.
I also read about how he became someone lovable by other people. How people would stand for him, especially due to his extreme decisions, his statements and stuffs, that basically against those the average. How he pursued Christianity in such a way, that he would fight for those non-Jewish to be Jesus' disciples.
I also read about Prisca, such a noble woman, who's willing to replace Paul's in prison. I got many things from this book; though i have to admit that it took longer than i used to when i'm reading a book. But eventually, i finished it.
It's a good book. Especially for those who are afraid to go against the common.(less)
Gue beli buku ini karena menurut gue, ringkasan cerita yang ada di bagian belakang buku ini cukup menarik. Tapi, setelah selesai membaca buku ini, gue...moreGue beli buku ini karena menurut gue, ringkasan cerita yang ada di bagian belakang buku ini cukup menarik. Tapi, setelah selesai membaca buku ini, gue jadi bingung sendiri. Setidaknya, selesai gue membaca buku ini, gue nggak se-excited ketika gue selesai membaca ringkasan ceritanya. But yah, setidaknya, gue udah membaca buku ini sih.
Projo dan Brojo bercerita mengenai dua orang dengan wajah yang mirip abis, tapi beda nasib. Projo, seorang mantan direktur bank, yang ditahan karena kasus kredit macet, sedangkan Brojo, adalah seorang pendatang di kota metropolitan, penganten baru, dari kampung, tapi harus berhenti bekerja, lantaran bengkel tempatnya bekerja terpaksa tutup. Kedua situasi ini kemudian dipertukarkan, demi membawa Projo keluar dari penjara.
Walaupun begitu, Projo tidak keluar dari penjara untuk menyamar menjadi Brojo. Ia keluar dari penjara, untuk mencari jawaban dari setiap pertanyaan yang mondar-mandir di pikirannya selama di penjara. Sedangkan Brojo, hanya dengan modal mendekam di penjara, ia bisa memodali lapangan sepak bola yang cukup lengkap, hingga niatan untuk memodali istri, sangat mungkin untuk tercapai.
Namun, isi buku ini lebih didominasi oleh kegiatan Projo di luar penjara. Plus, cerita luar biasa mengenai kesederhanaan Wisuni, istri Brojo, dalam menghadapi Projo di luar penjara. Buku ini pun ditutup dengan kondisi Projo yang masih menikmati kehidupan di luar penjaranya.
Gue sih, belajar mengenai kesederhanaan Wisuni yang bisa membungkam Projo dan kembali mempertanyakan eksistensinya. Kesederhanaan Wisuni membuat segala sesuatu menjadi begitu mudah, yang tadinya terkesan ribet tak berujung. Tapi, gue nggak ngerti gimana dengan si Brojo-nya; dibahasnya nggak banyak-banyak amat. Ya udah sih, yah...
Well anyway, gue suka beberapa quote-quote yang dituliskan. Terutama mengenai kesederhanaan berpikir manusia. Cuman, jujur aja, gue kurang suka endingnya. Gue pikir, akan ada pembahasan mengenai ketidaksetujuannya Wisuni saat Projo ingin bertukar dengan Brojo. Ternyata, nggak ada, gitu aja. Simple.
Atau mungkin, itu yang dituju oleh sang penulis? Ndak usah dibahas. Sama saja. (mengikuti pola pikir Wisuni)
Buku yang satu ini konon tidak boleh beredar di era orde baru; sekarang mungkin gue tau kenapa buku ini nggak boleh beredar. Tapi yah, akhirnya bereda...moreBuku yang satu ini konon tidak boleh beredar di era orde baru; sekarang mungkin gue tau kenapa buku ini nggak boleh beredar. Tapi yah, akhirnya beredar juga dan gue bisa sedikit menganalisa mengapa buku ini nggak boleh keluar.
Buku ini bercerita mengenai seorang jurnalis bernama Guy Hamilton yang ditempatkan di Indonesia untuk meliput kegiatan Indonesia paska kemerdekaan (1960 something). Penempatan Guy di Inodnesia membawanya bertemu dengan Billy Kwan, seorang kameramen handal asal Australia. Pertemuan keduanya berlanjut ke jenjang pekerjaan. Keduanya menjadi pasangan jurnalis yang cukup disegani.
Kehadiran seorang Jill Bryant dalam kehidupan mereka berdua menimbulkan begitu banyak gesekan; terutama karena Billy Kwan menginginkan Guy Hamilton untuk menikahi Jill. Hal ini disebabkan karena Billy Kwan menganggap bahwa Guy merupakan 'soulmate'-nya, sehingga Billy rela 'memberikan' Jill kepadanya. Lagipula, Jill tidak menerima lamaran Billy beberapa waktu sebelumnya. Bagi Guy yang tidak memiliki konsep pernikahan yang jelas, menikahi Jill merupakan masalah yang tidak mungkin baginya.
Jadi, cerita ini intinya adalah itu.
Sebenarnya buku ini menarik, karena beda dengan kisah romantis lain, buku yang satu ini lebih berat pada keadaan Indonesia itu sendiri. Bagaimana Sukarno, PKI dan lain sebagainya. Bahkan yang namanya adegan 'percintaan' itu menurut gue bukunya nggak lebay-lebay amat. Buku ini juga memperlihatkan bagaimana keadaan pribumi Inodnesia di kota Jakarta di waktu-waktu tersebut; trust me, mengenaskan.
Hal yang paling ngebuat sandungan buat gue dari buku ini adalah gue baca yang edisi terjemahannya. Beberapa bagian membuat gue rada aneh sendiri dengan isi ceritanya. Jadi, gue cuman bisa ngasih 3 bintang aja, lantaran terjemahan yang menurut gue kurang bisa bergerak di satu level dengan buku aslinya.
Tapi asli, ini ceritanya bagus. Terutama buat elo-elo yang nggak suka sejarah di era 1900-an. Kalo' bisa sih, cari aja edisi yang berbahasa Internasional.
Pertama kali gue ngeliat buku ini di sebuah toko buku di Jakarta, gue tertarik karena design covernya; lucu aja gitu, bentuk amplop. Gue pikir juga in...morePertama kali gue ngeliat buku ini di sebuah toko buku di Jakarta, gue tertarik karena design covernya; lucu aja gitu, bentuk amplop. Gue pikir juga ini amplop kosong juga, tapi ternyata ada isinya, sepucuk kertas bertuliskan 'It's always been you'. Ngeliat dari covernya aja, gue udah berpikir, pasti ini ceritanya abis tentang cinta. You know, what, sekarang gue ngerti kenapa amplopnya berwarna biru :D After reading it, you guys will understand why :)
Novel ini bercerita mengenai persahabatan dua orang, yang tumbuh bersama semenjak kecil dan beranjak dewasa, tanpa mengetahui perasaan mereka yang sebenarnya satu sama yang lain. Di pertengahan masa usia remaja mereka, seorang teman baru masuk, tidak mendeviasikan arti persahabatan keduanya, mereka bertiga bahkan bertambah solid; lebih tepatnya menjadi buffer dari perasaan keduanya.
Ada gejolak perasaan memang disitu; serbasalah, bingung, nggak ingin menyakiti, dilema, ketidakyakinan, bahkan peraihan mimpi. Belum lagi, perasaan terjebak, terlanjur berada di persimpangan jalan, tanpa tahu mau pergi kemana. Sebuah permasalahan klasik yang terjadi di remaja; something real, menurut gue.
Gue suka buku ini karena covernya memang; cerita sih, mmm... gue merasa kayak baca komik Jepang tipe candy-candy atau pop corn. Scene terakhir di epilognya? Gue rasa itu mirip adegan pertemuan Nakki dan Iwasaki setelah kuliah (Pop Corn banget :D). But, gue personally, kinda like it; karena lucu.
Ada beberapa scene yang gue nggak terlalu suka sih sebenarnya, seperti prom; itu... gue nggak suka. Menurut gue, itu sinetron banget atau mungkin High School Musical 2 banget. Untungnya emang, porsi prom itu nggak terlalu banyak; jadi yah... so so lah.
Gue boleh bilang, buku ini quite unputdownable sih; range penilaian gue ada di angka 3-3.5. Lumayan, buku yang sangat ringan dan nggak terlalu mikir panjang :)
Oh iya, satu lagi, jarak antar babnya nggak terlalu panjang, jadi lebih enak bacanya. heheheheh...
Buku ini adalah buku pertama Dee yang gue baca; yes, i know, kayaknya gue mahluk dari planet mana gitu yah, tatkala buku-bukunya Dee begitu fenomenal ...moreBuku ini adalah buku pertama Dee yang gue baca; yes, i know, kayaknya gue mahluk dari planet mana gitu yah, tatkala buku-bukunya Dee begitu fenomenal di kalangan para pembaca. Poster segede gambreng tentang buku ini di depan Gramedia Plaza Semanggi, plus ngebaca status seorang teman di plurk, membuat gue jadi penasaran dengan buku yang satu ini.
Perahu Kertas bercerita mengenai kehidupan beberapa gelintir orang Indonesia, di umur mereka yang masih muda, dalam menjalani hidup, memilih jalan hidup, berlari dari kenyataan (face it, we all have these kind of moments, right?), bermimpi dan banyak lagi realitas lainnya. Setelah melewati beberapa bab dengan empat orang sebagai tokoh utamanya, Kugy, Keenan, Noni dan Eko, Dee kemudian membuat ceritanya mengerucut pada kehidupan Kugy dan Keenan, dua tokoh unik yang digambarkan sebagai pecinta seni (tulisan dan lukisan).
Setelah itu, cerita tersebut benar-benar hanya mengenai dua orang itu.
Rasanya nggak adil kalo' gue cerita'in detailnya seperti apa; intinya cuman satu, tapi liku-likunya yang luar biasa menyenangkan. Satu hal yang gue pengen lakukan setelah baca buku ini, yaitu, pergi ke RANCA BUAYA.
Gue suka dengan gaya bahasa deskriptif yang dipake' oleh Dee (atau emang gue yang punya tingkat khayal tinggi yah? sampe' gue bisa menangkap detail dari penggambaran lokasi, ekspresi wajah dari masing-masing tokoh disitu?). Walau begitu, gue sedikit nggak yakin apakah imajinasi gue tentang Kugy itu jelas banget.
Gue pikir, cerita Perahu Kertas ini, mirip bener dengan cerita Candy-Candy (hehehehehe). Tapi, i will leave all opinions to you guys; yang jelas, gue suka banget dengan buku ini. Alurnya menurut gue pas, nggak terlalu panjang juga dan seriously, mata gue terbuka lebar sampai jam setengah 4 pagi, karena buku ini bersifat 'unputdownable' book.
Perahu kertas... darimana Dee bisa dapet imajinasi ini yah? *yes, gue nggak baca bagian setelah EPILOG-nya* Great book, i must say :)
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