Judul Buku : Lampau
Penulis : Sandi Firly
Penerbit : Gagas Media
Gendre : Novel
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The book has been out a long time. Published in 2013, then. I got this book from a friend. The story of this book is quite unique. For the language used, there is no patronizing impression. This book uses very good proverbs and figure of speech. In fact, the author is very good at managing the storyline. The combination of forward and backward flow is well packaged, so that the reader is not confused.
The story of this book is also quite unique and interesting to be picked up. Lifting the life story of the Dayak Tribe. In Indonesia, the Dayak tribe is very famous, but rarely told. The story of a boy who is confused about choosing two women. A girl with double braids or a girl with a shady face. For a story, the background is South Kalimantan, Loksado Regency.
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Ayuh, we are the son of a balian (shaman), a famous man in the Dayak tribe. a Balian can cure disease can bring the dead back to life. His family wants Ayuh to be Balian too. And knowledge from his family. However, Ayuh was taught to read since childhood by his cousin Amang Dulalin. His cousin said, if you enjoy reading books, you will be able to see the world. Ayuh's enthusiasm for learning is very high, but she has limited funds for school.
After elementary school, Ayuh entered one of the Islamic boarding schools in Flood Baru. Ayuh is not charged at all. After studying at the pesantren for a long time, Ayuh became a tough person. In fact, Ayuh wandered further, Ayuh went to Jakarta. In Jakarta, there are many obstacles that stand in his way, but fate has led him to become a famous writer.
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In Jakarta, Ayuh again meets a girl he once liked, a girl with two braids. At the same time, Ayuh meets a girl with shady eyes. While in Jakarta, Ayuh dreams about his mother. If you think about it, it's a sign that Ayuh is the next Balian. However, Ayuh never carried out traditional ceremonies. In fact, Ayuh never memorized spells.
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Until finally, Ayuh go back to his hometown. Come on, find out that his mother is sick. Ayuh is told about his mother's past. Everyone thinks, if Ayuh's mother's illness can be cured, Balian is next. But, Ayuh remained in his commitment. Ayuh doesn't want to be a balian. Ayuh took his mother to the hospital, but her mother's life was not saved