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By Kerri , the sane one · 112 posts · 374 views
By Kerri , the sane one · 112 posts · 374 views
last updated Aug 11, 2015 05:51AM
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Pernah dengar pepatah yang mengatakan "Perfect doesn't feel so perfect" ? Itulah pepatah yang muncul di otak saya ketika membaca buku ini. Konsep ceritanya adalah tentang seorang anak laki-laki berumur 12 tahun bernama Jonas, hidup di lingkungan yang segala sesuatunya benar-benar teratur dan terorganisir. Lingkungan Jonas hidup benar-benar damai, tidak ada perang, tidak mengenal rasa sakit, tidak ada kerusuhan dan macam-macam.
Namun, saat Jonas mencapai umur 12 tahun dan profesi yang cocok untuk ...more
Namun, saat Jonas mencapai umur 12 tahun dan profesi yang cocok untuk ...more
After reading the book, I wanted more. It was the same feeling I felt after reading Neil Gaiman's "The Graveyard Book". I craved more of Jonas adventures. I even want to see the story on the big screen. The book reminded me of "Stepford Wives" combined with M. Night Shyamalan's "The Village", minus the suspense. I enjoyed the book! =)
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Oh, dear. My memory of this one rang true just like it did for Of Mice and Men. Definitely deserves the Somebody-Dies-In-This-Book-And-It-Will-Crush-You Newbery Medal it received. Oh, dear me. Time to go recover from this one.
I read this book originally in middle school. I know for sure that I really enjoyed it. I am going to read it again soon.
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