Nama : Fitriya Ita'ul Maghfiroh

Kelas : XII MIPA 4

Absen : 11

The Antagonist

by fitriya ita

Title : The Antagonist

Author : Lala Laurentia

Speaker : Dr. Yopi Gunawan

Publisher: Elekxmedia Komputindo

Published : September 2015

"Synopsis"

Riyani is a widowed woman who married a man named Dhika, due to an incident that caused Riyani to
become pregnant with the child of a simple young man who loves Riyani, namely Dhika. Unfortunately
their marriage did not get the blessing of Riyani's mother who really disliked Dhika because she thought
that Dhika was just a young man who wanted to live in his luxurious house. Until the marriage was
carried out, Riyani's mother intensified to make their married life hell, and in the end they chose to stay
away from their mother.
 "Reviews"

Riyani's life, which was originally living comfortably and having a very perfect life picture by marrying a
man she loved very much, unfortunately after the birth of Dimas her husband had an affair and Riyani
decided to divorce. After she married a man named Dhika, then she tasted the sour and sweet life of
life.

Dhika, who was initially kind, slowly showed a change in his attitude. Riyani has struggled to survive with
Dhika, who has a mediocre salary, a very difficult economy, even his salary is only enough to eat
everyday while Dimas's school fees are paid for by Riyani's mother and ex-husband.

This novel is based on a true story, and Kak Lala also wrote this story from Riyani's point of view, the
main character. The way of writing is pleasant to read, the story is not convoluted, it is coherent
according to the intent and purpose of the story. The author's way of describing Riyani's life and feelings
is very deep and fitting, the way she describes Riyani's loyalty to her husband. The author is very
successful in describing the inner conflict behind it all, I really enjoy this story that contains onions.

This story can be used as a life lesson, which I got not only moral messages, but many others. Don't be
easily fooled by someone's sweet mouth.The advantage of this book is that the story is very easy to
understand and uncomplicated, even though the storyline goes back and forth without confusing the
reader.