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The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
this is such a heartwarming, cozy fantasy book. i love the found family aspect and how unique each character is. the life lessons that i got throughout the book are so relatable. with beautiful writing style and beautiful island setting, reading this book is equal to happiness
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
4.0
A home isn’t always the house we live in. It’s also the people we choose to surround ourselves with.
this is such a heartwarming, cozy fantasy book. i love the found family aspect and how unique each character is. the life lessons that i got throughout the book are so relatable. with beautiful writing style and beautiful island setting, reading this book is equal to happiness
The Membranes by Chi Ta-wei
a futuristic science fiction, about the human body, cyborgs, robots and emotional feelings. this book is a character study following the main characters and who they truly are, what they believe and what they’ve become. it also explores the mother and daughter relationship and the trauma that comes from childhood experience.
i felt the world building wasn’t being described that well, and i sometimes got confused with the settings and time stamp. the plot twist is success, i just wish the story to be more explanatory and longer.
3.0
She’d rather make a poor decision for herself, acting on her own desires, than have it made by someone else.
a futuristic science fiction, about the human body, cyborgs, robots and emotional feelings. this book is a character study following the main characters and who they truly are, what they believe and what they’ve become. it also explores the mother and daughter relationship and the trauma that comes from childhood experience.
i felt the world building wasn’t being described that well, and i sometimes got confused with the settings and time stamp. the plot twist is success, i just wish the story to be more explanatory and longer.
Dosa Malaikat by Keigo Higashino
Seri detektif galileo kedua yang ku baca dan suka dari awal sampai akhir, i can’t put this book down saking engaging ceritanya. i felt all the emotion. anger, confuse, stress, terus menebak siapa pelaku dan apa motifnya. sampai tinggal 40 halaman lagi baru aku akhirnya ngerti dan bisa nebak motifnya.
pokoknya suka banget sama buku ini. Utsumi dan Prof Yukawa definitely carry this book. I love their brain and how they make the storyline of why the suspect do it and how they do it.
plot twistnya sukses semua dan aku definitely akan baca buku-buku lainnya di seri ini!!
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“Karena tak relevan jika kita mencurigai seseorang sebagai pelaku tapi tak dapat membuktikan kejahatannya.”
Seri detektif galileo kedua yang ku baca dan suka dari awal sampai akhir, i can’t put this book down saking engaging ceritanya. i felt all the emotion. anger, confuse, stress, terus menebak siapa pelaku dan apa motifnya. sampai tinggal 40 halaman lagi baru aku akhirnya ngerti dan bisa nebak motifnya.
pokoknya suka banget sama buku ini. Utsumi dan Prof Yukawa definitely carry this book. I love their brain and how they make the storyline of why the suspect do it and how they do it.
plot twistnya sukses semua dan aku definitely akan baca buku-buku lainnya di seri ini!!
jangan dulu patah by Azhar Nurun Ala, Azhar Nurun Ala
baca buku ini hanya dalam satu hal, di bagian awal sampai pertengahan banyak banget tulisannya yang relate dan membuat ku belajar. salah satunya untuk tidak menunda untuk merasa bahagia, aku langsung mengaplikasikannya dalam hidup ku dan aku merasakan bagaimana besar impactnya.
sayangnya di bagian kedua sampai akhir buku bercerita tentang cinta dan patah hati dan bagian ini susah bagiku untuk relate.
overall, enjoyed reading this book.
3.5
Daripada mengatalan ‘aku tidak bisa’ lebih baik kita katakan ‘bagaimana caranya agar aku bisa.’
baca buku ini hanya dalam satu hal, di bagian awal sampai pertengahan banyak banget tulisannya yang relate dan membuat ku belajar. salah satunya untuk tidak menunda untuk merasa bahagia, aku langsung mengaplikasikannya dalam hidup ku dan aku merasakan bagaimana besar impactnya.
sayangnya di bagian kedua sampai akhir buku bercerita tentang cinta dan patah hati dan bagian ini susah bagiku untuk relate.
overall, enjoyed reading this book.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
this book has no plot and focuses more on the two main characters, throughout their life. how the people around them affect their characters and opinions in life.
i feel uncomfortable reading this book, also the amount of sex scenes that are intentionally highlighted in this book is not my fav, not a fan of the miscommunication, i can’t sympathize with the two main characters.
on the other side, i do enjoy the writing style and how the writer describes the storyline and the character's inner turmoil. interesting book.
3.0
I don’t know what’s wrong with me, says Marianne. I don’t know why I can’t be like normal people.
this book has no plot and focuses more on the two main characters, throughout their life. how the people around them affect their characters and opinions in life.
i feel uncomfortable reading this book, also the amount of sex scenes that are intentionally highlighted in this book is not my fav, not a fan of the miscommunication, i can’t sympathize with the two main characters.
on the other side, i do enjoy the writing style and how the writer describes the storyline and the character's inner turmoil. interesting book.
Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
this is such a cosy fantasy book that i can’t put it down once i start reading. i giggled and laughed throughout the book, so giddy for the romance to happen between the two main characters. i love the yearning, the slow-burning, and the characters. they are funny and unique on their own.
definitely not a high stake fantasy and very easy to read. i love Evie with all my heart, her character trait is so funny, such a ray of sunshine. alsoooo, i love Kingsley, this king frog is the cherry on top.
i didn’t expect the plot twist and i enjoyed, having so much fun with this book. can’t wait to read the sequel.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Evangelina Celia Sage was woven into his being; in the blink of his eyes, in the crinkle of his smile, in his rusty unused laughter, she was there. From the moment he’d met her, he thought of her like the sun. Bright and vibrant, untouchable.
this is such a cosy fantasy book that i can’t put it down once i start reading. i giggled and laughed throughout the book, so giddy for the romance to happen between the two main characters. i love the yearning, the slow-burning, and the characters. they are funny and unique on their own.
definitely not a high stake fantasy and very easy to read. i love Evie with all my heart, her character trait is so funny, such a ray of sunshine. alsoooo, i love Kingsley, this king frog is the cherry on top.
i didn’t expect the plot twist and i enjoyed, having so much fun with this book. can’t wait to read the sequel.
Be With You by Takuji Ichikawa
sangat emotional membaca buku ini, tentang seorang ayah yang harus membesarkan anak laki-laki setelah kepergian istrinya. ada janji sebelum sang istri meninggal, bahwa istrinya akan kembali setahun lagi saat musim hujan. dan janji ini benar-benar terlaksana. mereka akan menghabiskan 6 minggu bersama sebagai keluarga lagi, menghidupkan kembali memori, membuat kenangan dan belajar bersama untuk menerima kehilangan walaupun berat.
buku yang setelah aku selesai membacanya, aku harus diam sejenak saking emosionalnya dan nggak nyangka akan nangis. penulisannya sebenarnya bukan favoritku karna lebih banyak dialog. tapi, entah kenapa dialog yang sangat jujur dan heartwarming ini sukses membuat ku merasakan berbagai emosi dan merasa bersimpati terhadap semua karakternya. I love them all!!
Tentang cinta yang tulus, pengorbanan, keluarga, manusia yang berusaha menerima kehilangan dan menerima rasa duka.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
“perpisahan itu kejadian yang sangat menyedihkan dan menyesakkan. tapi, kau tidak boleh menyerah begitu saja”
sangat emotional membaca buku ini, tentang seorang ayah yang harus membesarkan anak laki-laki setelah kepergian istrinya. ada janji sebelum sang istri meninggal, bahwa istrinya akan kembali setahun lagi saat musim hujan. dan janji ini benar-benar terlaksana. mereka akan menghabiskan 6 minggu bersama sebagai keluarga lagi, menghidupkan kembali memori, membuat kenangan dan belajar bersama untuk menerima kehilangan walaupun berat.
buku yang setelah aku selesai membacanya, aku harus diam sejenak saking emosionalnya dan nggak nyangka akan nangis. penulisannya sebenarnya bukan favoritku karna lebih banyak dialog. tapi, entah kenapa dialog yang sangat jujur dan heartwarming ini sukses membuat ku merasakan berbagai emosi dan merasa bersimpati terhadap semua karakternya. I love them all!!
Tentang cinta yang tulus, pengorbanan, keluarga, manusia yang berusaha menerima kehilangan dan menerima rasa duka.
Blood Orange by Yaffa As
5.0
an honest poem, about the yearning for belonging, hope towards humanity and freedom. depiction of an ongoing colonialism and massacre in Palestine.
reading this book, i felt all the emotion that the writer trying to deliver as well as the urgency to do something. a very powerful piece of literature that ignites the flame to help each other, and spread kindness.
Romansa Stovia by Sania Rasyid
2.5
bercerita tentang 4 orang laki-laki dari beberapa daerah di Indonesia yang bersekolah di STOVIA, bercita-cita menjadi dokter dengan latar belakang keluarga, budaya dan agamanya masing-masing.
salut sama beberapa fakta sejarah yang jadi bagian di buku ini, membuka pengetahuan ku ttg sejarah Indonesia apalagi kedokteran, selain itu pengambilan karakternya yang dari berbagai daerah dan latar belakang merupakan keunikan tersendiri buku ini.
sayangnya, eksekusi ceritanya sangat mengecewakan. di chapter-chapter awal aku sebenarnya cukup enjoy dengan penggambaran karakter Yansen, tapi setelah itu genre dan storyline cerita ini jadi kemana-mana, penyelesaian masalahnya pun nggak jelas, penggambaran karakter lain terlalu dangkal, tema perkelahiannya terlalu cheesy. buku ini kayak ditulis sama penulis amatir saking all over the place ceritanya.
selain itu flashbacknya yg cuman pake dialog bikin aku nggak merasa bersimpati sama sekali. penggunaan beberapa aspek yg menurut ku cukup triggering tidak dijelaskan dan dipakai dengan benar, jadi twnya cuman ada for the sake of writing.
3 main charactersnya unlikeable, cuman Sudiro yang masih bisa ku tolerir.
selama baca buku ini aku pengen banget dnf tapi sayang udah beli versi cetaknya mahal-mahal
salut sama beberapa fakta sejarah yang jadi bagian di buku ini, membuka pengetahuan ku ttg sejarah Indonesia apalagi kedokteran, selain itu pengambilan karakternya yang dari berbagai daerah dan latar belakang merupakan keunikan tersendiri buku ini.
sayangnya, eksekusi ceritanya sangat mengecewakan. di chapter-chapter awal aku sebenarnya cukup enjoy dengan penggambaran karakter Yansen, tapi setelah itu genre dan storyline cerita ini jadi kemana-mana, penyelesaian masalahnya pun nggak jelas, penggambaran karakter lain terlalu dangkal, tema perkelahiannya terlalu cheesy. buku ini kayak ditulis sama penulis amatir saking all over the place ceritanya.
selain itu flashbacknya yg cuman pake dialog bikin aku nggak merasa bersimpati sama sekali. penggunaan beberapa aspek yg menurut ku cukup triggering tidak dijelaskan dan dipakai dengan benar, jadi twnya cuman ada for the sake of writing.
3 main charactersnya unlikeable, cuman Sudiro yang masih bisa ku tolerir.
selama baca buku ini aku pengen banget dnf tapi sayang udah beli versi cetaknya mahal-mahal
Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange
an intergenerational story, about indigenous people. their culture, life and racism they felt on their own land.
reading this book opened up my knowledge and trained my sympathy towards this matter, also the writing style is very beautiful with a natural approach. addiction, love, family and the need to provide something for the community play such a big part in this book. i’m very much enjoy it, although sometimes the slow pace makes the storyline become redundant. also, the chapter made me work extra hard to figure out who is who.
but as an overall thought, this is such an important reading experience.
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
He felt then his body was a metaphor, human history some elaborate hoax, the world made against itself, split in half everywhere with its good and evil, love and hate, day and night, dream and waking, heaven and hell, Indians and men.
an intergenerational story, about indigenous people. their culture, life and racism they felt on their own land.
reading this book opened up my knowledge and trained my sympathy towards this matter, also the writing style is very beautiful with a natural approach. addiction, love, family and the need to provide something for the community play such a big part in this book. i’m very much enjoy it, although sometimes the slow pace makes the storyline become redundant. also, the chapter made me work extra hard to figure out who is who.
but as an overall thought, this is such an important reading experience.