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4.45 AVERAGE
4.45 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Some books will take you across continents. This book took me back across time; an afternoon of my childhood. We'd run around in a piece of land we call "Tanah Merah"; playing kites and climbing and sliding down mounds of sand. An aeroplane would fly overhead and we'd all point at it and say, "Papa ku di sana!!" (My dad is there). On weekends my dad would take me and my younger brother across the field into a small curve of a train track. Then I'd put my ears against the hot steel to listen...just in case the train is approaching.
Reda's prose here is endearing. It carries within itself the innocence of children and the warmth of those halcyon days.
Reda's prose here is endearing. It carries within itself the innocence of children and the warmth of those halcyon days.
Baca versi bahasa Inggris ini di Scribd. Sama menyenangkannya dengan versi bahasa Indonesia dan bahasanya mudah dipahami. Recomended!
Ini bukan buku cerita anak kecil, ini buku cerita tentang anak kecil. Tentang anak kecil bernama Na Willa yang ternyata tidak jauh beda demgan masa kecil saya walaupun berbeda latar belakang tahun kejadian & kotanya.
Beberapa kali saya menangis mengingat “waw...saya pernah merasakan itu duluuuuu sekali. Banyak hal kecil yang berharga, sederhana, & membahagiakan di mata anak kecil tp setelah dewasa kita lupa, tertutup dengan perasaan khawatir besok deadline kantor selesai atau tidak, gaji bulan ini cukup atau tidak.” Rasanya saya menyesal tumbuh dewasa & ingin selamanya hidup di masa kanak-kanak.
Beberapa kali saya menangis mengingat “waw...saya pernah merasakan itu duluuuuu sekali. Banyak hal kecil yang berharga, sederhana, & membahagiakan di mata anak kecil tp setelah dewasa kita lupa, tertutup dengan perasaan khawatir besok deadline kantor selesai atau tidak, gaji bulan ini cukup atau tidak.” Rasanya saya menyesal tumbuh dewasa & ingin selamanya hidup di masa kanak-kanak.
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Definisi buku yang ringan tapi dalem ya ini! Baca sekali duduk saking seru dan menariknya ngelihat fenomena sekitar dari kacamata Na Willa. Rasa penasaran khas anak kecil dan pemikiran2nya yang kadang gk bisa dipahami orang dewasa tergambarkan dengan amat baik di sini. Sangat gk sabar buat beli dan baca buku keduanya!
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
The Adventures of Na Willa by Reda Gaudiamo, translated by Ikhda Maharsi Degoul, takes readers on a delightful journey into the vibrant world of a lively young girl named Na Willa. Set in the suburbs of Surabaya, Indonesia, Na Willa's daily life is filled with ordinary yet captivating incidents that unfold through her curious and observant eyes.
Despite being too young for school, Na Willa's acute observations and questioning nature provide a unique perspective on her community. She lives with her mother, Mak, while her father, Pak, works as a sailor. The vividly portrayed characters, such as her friends Farida and Dul, as well as Farida's perpetually angry father, come alive on the pages. Reda Gaudiamo captures Na Willa's voice, by drawing from her memories of growing up in 1960s Indonesia. The pen and ink vignettes by Cecillia Hidayat further enhance the book, breathing life into Na Willa's vivacious and sincere personality.
This collection of stories serves as an introduction to Na Willa. It skillfully combines Reda Gaudiamo's recollections of her Indonesian childhood with contemporary accessible prose by Ikhda Maharsi Degoul and Kate Wakeling, who provide a lively translation that retains the Indonesian background. This is a charming read and a window into Indonesian culture. A delightful and sweet exploration of a young girl's curiosity and desire for intellectual freedom.
Despite being too young for school, Na Willa's acute observations and questioning nature provide a unique perspective on her community. She lives with her mother, Mak, while her father, Pak, works as a sailor. The vividly portrayed characters, such as her friends Farida and Dul, as well as Farida's perpetually angry father, come alive on the pages. Reda Gaudiamo captures Na Willa's voice, by drawing from her memories of growing up in 1960s Indonesia. The pen and ink vignettes by Cecillia Hidayat further enhance the book, breathing life into Na Willa's vivacious and sincere personality.
This collection of stories serves as an introduction to Na Willa. It skillfully combines Reda Gaudiamo's recollections of her Indonesian childhood with contemporary accessible prose by Ikhda Maharsi Degoul and Kate Wakeling, who provide a lively translation that retains the Indonesian background. This is a charming read and a window into Indonesian culture. A delightful and sweet exploration of a young girl's curiosity and desire for intellectual freedom.
First time baca Na Willa, buku yg pertama ini aku suka. Jadi pov anak kecil emang seru banget, ngebawa suasana jadi berasa balik ke masa kecil. Apalagi dalam buku ini banyak kegiatan yg dulu aku lakukan bersama orangtuaku, bikin aku flashback ke masa-masa itu.
Aku jadi kangen sama ortuku, Al-fatihah
Aku jadi kangen sama ortuku, Al-fatihah
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I FELL IN LOVE WITH NA WILLA. TOTALLY. Baca buku ini ngingetin aku sama masa kecil, berasa nostalgia banget karena ada banyaaak hal yang dialami Willa dan aku juga ngerasain.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes