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Alasan untuk Tetap Hidup, by Matt Haig
emotional
informative
inspiring
slow-paced
4.0
This was not a book that will tell you how to get out of depression. This was a book filled with a reasons to stay alive written by someone who was wanting to die.
Although this book wasn't written by a psychiatrist or psychologist I found this helpful. Reading a book written by someone who had been through the same thing as me giving me a sense of calmness.
I may not get tips on how to overcome depression from a professional, but I can found reasons to not drowning in it.
Although this book wasn't written by a psychiatrist or psychologist I found this helpful. Reading a book written by someone who had been through the same thing as me giving me a sense of calmness.
I may not get tips on how to overcome depression from a professional, but I can found reasons to not drowning in it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
The Battle of the Labyrinth, by Rick Riordan
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
This time Percy went to a quest in a labyrinth. To be honest I kinda bored in the first few pages cuz they just wandered around that maze. But here's the things that made me keep going.
Tysooon!! That boy was so precious, I really love his innocence yet optimistic character.
The prophecy. Usually they told the prophecy before going to the quest, but for this book Annabelle won't tell the full prophecy. It made me dead curious!
Pan! After 4 books they finally have a lead on his whereabouts😭
Yes this book was an easy 5 stars! Characters, world building, and plot are amazing! Most of all, the battle was epic!
Tysooon!! That boy was so precious, I really love his innocence yet optimistic character.
The prophecy. Usually they told the prophecy before going to the quest, but for this book Annabelle won't tell the full prophecy. It made me dead curious!
Pan! After 4 books they finally have a lead on his whereabouts😭
Yes this book was an easy 5 stars! Characters, world building, and plot are amazing! Most of all, the battle was epic!
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Death, and Violence
The Hand on the Wall, by Maureen Johnson
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
After 3 books the mysteries finally solved! Am I satisfied? No, I think it can fit in 1 book. There's so many unnecessary plot:( Still it deserves 3 star cuz I've been rating the first two books 2 star.
One thing I really wanna talk about is how gross and unappealing the main couple was. I mean.. the girl wear used clothes she picked from the floor and the boy wear tattered sweater and busted Rolex.. eww
The plot was okay. Not really intriguing and enjoyable. But I'm glad that Stevie's friends didn't betray her.
Does this series worth your time? No, you should just read the first 2 books recap and skip to this book instead.
One thing I really wanna talk about is how gross and unappealing the main couple was. I mean.. the girl wear used clothes she picked from the floor and the boy wear tattered sweater and busted Rolex.. eww
The plot was okay. Not really intriguing and enjoyable. But I'm glad that Stevie's friends didn't betray her.
Does this series worth your time? No, you should just read the first 2 books recap and skip to this book instead.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Murder, and Suicide
A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea, by Masaji Ishikawa
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
5.0
This book pretty much explained how life was in North Korea as a Japanese returnee. I always like memoir, especially the one with historical elements. I also love the writing cuz it full of new knowledge.
Rather than the escape, there are more stories about the author condition before and during his life in North Korea. Even though the escape was not that heroic, the author's life was already miserable enough there. It made my blood boil.
Rather than the escape, there are more stories about the author condition before and during his life in North Korea. Even though the escape was not that heroic, the author's life was already miserable enough there. It made my blood boil.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Suicide attempt and Suicide
Minor: War and Gun violence
The Vanishing Stair, by Maureen Johnson
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Educated - Terdidik, by Tara Westover
emotional
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
2.5
Jujur buku ini agak membosankan. Entah karena terjemahannya kurang nyaman dibaca atau memang membosankan. Mungkin karena beberapa ceritanya repetitif juga.
Ketika memutuskan membaca buku ini aku kira aku bakal banyak baca tentang perjalanan pendidikannya penulis, ternyata nggak. Lebih banyak cerita tentang keluarganya yang aneh.
Ini memoir, kan? Harusnya sih isinya cerita asli, tapi ada beberapa cerita yang bagiku agak meragukan. Kayaknya aku perlu tahu cerita dari sudut pandang lain juga.
Walaupun ceritanya ada yang meragukan, tapi cukup seru sih untuk dibaca. Tapi jadinya lebih kayak novel, dengan penulisan yang terlalu wordy dan nggak menarik. Aku juga heran kok aku bisa bertahan baca 500 halaman buku ini.
Kalo kamu cari buku tentang pendidikan yang menginspirasi, saranku cari buku lain aja:')
Ketika memutuskan membaca buku ini aku kira aku bakal banyak baca tentang perjalanan pendidikannya penulis, ternyata nggak. Lebih banyak cerita tentang keluarganya yang aneh.
Ini memoir, kan? Harusnya sih isinya cerita asli, tapi ada beberapa cerita yang bagiku agak meragukan. Kayaknya aku perlu tahu cerita dari sudut pandang lain juga.
Walaupun ceritanya ada yang meragukan, tapi cukup seru sih untuk dibaca. Tapi jadinya lebih kayak novel, dengan penulisan yang terlalu wordy dan nggak menarik. Aku juga heran kok aku bisa bertahan baca 500 halaman buku ini.
Kalo kamu cari buku tentang pendidikan yang menginspirasi, saranku cari buku lain aja:')
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Domestic abuse, and Car accident
Minor: Xenophobia
Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I actually read this because season 2 of the Netflix series will be airing in 2 months. I already watch the series and to be honest it was pretty boring but I still like it.
I decided to read the book cuz usually books are better than movies, right? But for this one.. it's a no. The plot was boring as hell. I ended up skimming it without caring if I miss some scenes.
I must admit the world building was spectacular, though I have trouble keeping up with all the new phrases since I'm new to Grishaverse. I have the printed copy of SoC, so I'll probably continue this series. I hope it'll get better:')
I decided to read the book cuz usually books are better than movies, right? But for this one.. it's a no. The plot was boring as hell. I ended up skimming it without caring if I miss some scenes.
I must admit the world building was spectacular, though I have trouble keeping up with all the new phrases since I'm new to Grishaverse. I have the printed copy of SoC, so I'll probably continue this series. I hope it'll get better:')
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Violence, and Murder
Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, by Cho Nam-Joo
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
How hard it is to be a woman? You'll stay in home playing with the kids and enjoy the hard-earned money from your husband. Well if you ever wonder like that, read this book and you'll find the answers.
This book really made my blood boil. Kim Jiyoung endured a lot. She have many things to talk back yet she hold it on the tip of her tongue. I'm glad she has her mother and her husband.
I actually love this book, but it was too short. I want to read moreee of Jiyoung's stories. I tried to watch the movie after I finished this book, and it was so good too!
This book really made my blood boil. Kim Jiyoung endured a lot. She have many things to talk back yet she hold it on the tip of her tongue. I'm glad she has her mother and her husband.
I actually love this book, but it was too short. I want to read moreee of Jiyoung's stories. I tried to watch the movie after I finished this book, and it was so good too!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Stalking and Sexual harassment
Di Tanah Lada, by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
P nggak mau jadi Papa, karena menurutnya dan Ava semua Papa itu jahat. Mereka hidup dengan Papa yang abusive, Papa yang kecanduan judi, Papa yang selalu marah tanpa sebab.
Buku ini berkali-kali bikin aku meringis. Miris banget setiap Ava dan P ngobrol tentang Papa mereka. Tapi beberapa kali aku juga ketawa baca kepolosan Ava. Kadang juga deg-degan mereka main di rumah, takut tiba-tiba Papa pulang terus marah-marah. Dan ketika bukunya habis.. rasanya hampa banget.
Aku selalu suka buku yang ditulis dari sudut pandang anak kecil gini. Karena gaya bahasanya yang polos aku jadi nggak bisa menduga-duga apa yang bakal terjadi selanjutnya.
Buku ini berkali-kali bikin aku meringis. Miris banget setiap Ava dan P ngobrol tentang Papa mereka. Tapi beberapa kali aku juga ketawa baca kepolosan Ava. Kadang juga deg-degan mereka main di rumah, takut tiba-tiba Papa pulang terus marah-marah. Dan ketika bukunya habis.. rasanya hampa banget.
Aku selalu suka buku yang ditulis dari sudut pandang anak kecil gini. Karena gaya bahasanya yang polos aku jadi nggak bisa menduga-duga apa yang bakal terjadi selanjutnya.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Suicide
Before the Coffee Gets Cold, by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Would you travel in time if the trip can last only as long as it takes for the coffee to get cold? But, you can't change the present, that's the rules.
I actually don't have many things to write here, I JUST LOVE THE BOOK. Heartwarming and full of lessons. Telling the stories of regrets and hopes with excellent writing!! All the characters are loveable and every stories are meaningful.
Just like a fresh served coffee, this book will lift your stress away and warm your heart.
I actually don't have many things to write here, I JUST LOVE THE BOOK. Heartwarming and full of lessons. Telling the stories of regrets and hopes with excellent writing!! All the characters are loveable and every stories are meaningful.
Just like a fresh served coffee, this book will lift your stress away and warm your heart.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Death