REVIEW : SMALL LETTER FICTION NOVEL RESENSION TO GOD

Book Title: A Small Letter to God
Author: Agnes Davonar
Book Thickness: 239 pages
Publisher: Inandra Published
Year of publication: 2008

Synopsis

This novel tells the story of a girl's struggle to fight malignant cancer. The girl is named Gita Sessa Wanda Cantika, who is familiarly called Keke. He was diagnosed with malignant cancer and had 5 days to live.

The cancer attacked Keke's face so that he looked like a monster. However, Keke still struggled to live and get an education like other girls his age. Keke did not tell Keke the disease because they could not bear to see his son lose half of his face if an operation was performed. However, in the end Keke found out about his illness.

Keke always smiled and struggled to live a normal life and have achievement like any other normal person. His father continued to fight for Keke's recovery. His father tried to find alternative medicine throughout Indonesia, but to no avail. Finally, using medical means and doctors recommend chemotherapy

Keke received a miracle from God so He could spend more time with friends and family. This cancer was the first disease in Indonesia and at that time it went viral. This caused debate among doctors. However, after 3 years the cancer returned to growing in other parts of the body.

His father decided to seek treatment in Singapore. The doctor there also suggested surgery. However, in the end they returned to Indonesia and Keke's situation only got worse. This is because the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, namely the lungs and heart.

Even though his hands and feet could no longer be moved, Keke was still enthusiastic about studying. Keke's condition worsened until he fell into a coma and was treated at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital. In the midst of his condition, there was good news, Keke got an achievement as the third winner in the final exam in his class.

Finally the doctor gave up and Keke took his last breath on December 25, 2006. To be precise, after fasting and while celebrating Eid. Before he died, Keke had written a small letter to God.

Advantages

The story in this novel is based on a true story so that it really touches the hearts of the readers. The writer is able to bring the carrier of the imagination.

Deficiency

There are several figurative words that are difficult for the reader to understand.