A review by ddnreads
Jakarta Sebelum Pagi by Ziggy Zezsyazeoviennazabrizkie

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.75

Pagi hari yang buruk dapat diperbaiki dengan lontong sayur.

The first book that I read in 2023 is super ENJOYABLE.
Ziggy has this way of making my reading experience uncannily fun. Her book gave different vibes each time, and this one is all giggles and laughs, and fluffy and sweet, and sad and melancholy (no disturbing parts, fortunately).

As a babik herself, IM SOLD ALL THE WAY. 
WHAT DOESN'T KILL PIGS MAKE PIGS STRONGER.

It was unique with varied characterization. Somehow, It was rich with life lessons far from patronising.

I love the way Emina deals with her conflict. Within herself, and through society's gaze. 

It talks deep about grief, losing, and acceptance. On how ppl deal with it.

Semua orang mengalami tragedi dalam hidupnya. Gak semuanya besar menurut orang, tapi semuanya besar bagi yang mengalami.

What if one day one of us wakes up, dan berpikir: Yea, this is it. I'm not going out with mbak-mbak yang mirip kelapa parut anymore.

Fyi, I'm so grateful that they choose to republish the book, bcs if it's up to its huge popularity like before, I don't think I'll be able to read it.
AND YES I'M A SUCKER FOR ITS NEW COVER. IT SUITS THE STORY PERFECTLY.

I guess this book is a suitable start if you're about to binge Ziggy's works. All and all, I'm happy and hungry right now. Live up to my babik personality, am signing off.

Hidup lebih sederhana ketika otak cuma sekedar bagian dari menu masakan Padang.