Progresnya Berapa Persen? oleh Soraya Nasution | Review Buku

Progresnya Berapa Persen? adalah bacaan yang pas buat kalian yang suka cerita ringan, penuh humor, dan relatable banget dengan kehidupan kantor! Dari awal sampai akhir, buku ini bakal bikin ngakak dengan interaksi absurd antar karyawan di sebuah kantor konsultan konstruksi. Dan tentu saja, ada Pakde, manajer teknik yang selalu muncul dengan pertanyaan legendarisnya: "Progresnya berapa persen?"

Cerita ini mengikuti April, seorang karyawan yang harus bertahan di tengah kesibukan kerja yang tidak ada habisnya. Mulai dari deadline yang selalu mendekat tanpa ampun, rekan kerja yang kocaknya kebangetan, sampai atasan yang di luar kelihatan dingin tapi diam-diam perhatian. Setiap hari di kantor jadi penuh kejutan, bikin April (dan kalian sebagai pembaca) tidak bisa lepas dari segala kekacauan yang terjadi!

(Progresnya Berapa Persen? is the perfect read for anyone who loves lighthearted, funny, and super relatable office stories! From start to finish, this book will have you laughing at the absurd interactions between employees at a construction consulting firm. And of course, there's Pakde, the legendary engineering manager who's always asking the iconic question: "Progresnya berapa persen?"

This story follows April, an employee trying to survive the never-ending chaos of office life. From relentless deadlines and hilariously quirky coworkers to a boss who seems cold but secretly cares, every day at work is full of surprises. With all the craziness happening around her, April (and you as the reader) won’t be able to escape the madness!)

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Progresnya Berapa Persen? bukan cuma novel kantor yang penuh humor dan romance, tapi juga punya banyak hal menarik tentang dunia kerja. Di balik cerita ringan ini, ada banyak aspek kehidupan nyata yang bisa dipelajari, terutama soal dunia kerja, khususnya di bidang konsultan konstruksi. Kita jadi mengerti kenapa laporan progres itu penting, kenapa sering ada lembur, dan bagaimana kerja sama antar divisi bisa menentukan keberhasilan sebuah proyek. Masalah-masalah seperti meeting dadakan, klien yang tiba-tiba berubah pikiran, atau kesalahan teknis di lapangan itu bukan cuma terjadi di dunia konstruksi, tapi di hampir semua industri. Jadi, buat yang udah kerja, pasti bakal relate banget.

Tapi kerja itu bukan cuma soal tugas dan deadline. Hubungan dengan rekan kerja juga sangat penting dalam membuat suasana kantor lebih nyaman. April dan teman-temannya menunjukkan kalau punya tim yang solid bisa bikin suasana lebih santai dan kerjaan jadi lebih ringan. Tapi buku ini juga realistis, teamwork bukan cuma ketawa bareng, tapi juga soal tanggung jawab. Di dunia nyata, ada yang kerja lebih banyak dari yang lain, ada yang males inisiatif, ada yang cuma muncul kalau ada traktiran. Makanya, kerja sama yang baik itu penting banget biar semuanya tetap jalan.  

Salah satu karakter yang menurutku paling menarik adalah Pakde. Di awal, dia kelihatan dingin, kaku, nggak paham jokes absurd anak-anak kantor, dan super serius. Tapi makin lama, kelihatan kalau dia sebenarnya tipe pemimpin yang profesional. Dia nggak cuma sekadar nanya, "Progresnya berapa persen?", tapi benar-benar turun tangan. Dia ikut lembur, tidak ragu menyuruh timnya pulang kalau sudah kecapekan, dan suka traktir makan entah sebagai bentuk apresiasi atau sekadar biar suasana tim tetap enak. Bahkan waktu Naufal resign di tengah proyek besar karena diterima di kantor arsitek terkenal, Pakde nggak marah atau berusaha menghambatnya. Dia malah memastikan transisinya berjalan lancar biar proyek nggak berantakan. Dia juga pernah bilang ke karyawan baru kalau pindah kerja itu wajar, dan sebagai atasan, dia nggak akan menahan orang yang mau berkembang. Kalau dipikir-pikir, nggak banyak manajer di dunia nyata yang kayak gini, kan?  

Hubungannya sama April juga sempat rumit, tapi aku suka karena dia tetap profesional. Nggak ada drama yang berlebihan sampai mengganggu pekerjaan. Dia tetap tegas, tetap nanya progres, dan nggak bersikap kekanak-kanakan. Banyak lho, atasan di dunia nyata yang cuma bisa nyuruh-nyuruh tanpa memahami beban kerja timnya. Tapi Pakde ini tipe pemimpin yang tahu batas, dia nggak harus jadi orang yang paling menyenangkan, tapi yang penting adil, suportif, dan tetap profesional dalam situasi apa pun.  

Dan tentu aja, ada banyak momen yang bikin ngakak. Salah satu favoritku adalah waktu April bilang, "Lelah jadi anak buah, kapan jadi anak presiden?" Ini tuh kayak curhatan sejuta umat pekerja kantoran yang capek disuruh-suruh, tapi sadar kalau mereka nggak punya privilege buat naik jabatan dengan instan. Ya gimana, di dunia nyata, jadi anak presiden bisa langsung jadi wakil presiden, kan?

(Progresnya Berapa Persen? isn’t just an office rom-com novel, it actually has a lot of interesting things about the working world. Beneath the lighthearted story, there are a lot of real-life lessons, especially about work, specifically in construction consulting. It shows why progress reports matter, why people end up working overtime all the time, and how teamwork between divisions can determine whether a project succeeds or fails. Sudden meetings, last-minute client changes, or technical errors on-site aren’t just problems in construction, they happen in almost every industry. So if you already have a job, you’ll definitely relate to this!

But work isn’t just about tasks and deadlines. Your relationship with your coworkers plays a huge role in making the office feel more comfortable. April and her friends show that having a solid team makes everything feel lighter and less stressful. But this book also keeps it real, teamwork isn’t just about having fun together, it’s also about responsibility. In real life, some people work harder than others, some don’t take initiative, and some only show up when there’s free food. That’s why good teamwork is super important to keep everything running smoothly.  

One of the most interesting characters for me is Pakde. At first, he seems cold, stiff, doesn’t get his team’s weird jokes, and is way too serious. But as the story goes on, you start to see that he’s actually a professional leader. He doesn’t just ask, "How much progress have you made?", he actually gets involved. He stays late at work, tells his team to go home when they’re exhausted, and even treats them to meals, either as appreciation or just to keep the team’s mood up. And when Naufal quit in the middle of a major project after landing a job at a top architecture firm, Pakde didn’t get mad or try to stop him. Instead, he made sure the transition went smoothly so the project wouldn’t fall apart. He even told a new hire that switching jobs is normal, and that as a boss, he’d never hold someone back from growing. Let’s be honest, there aren’t a lot of managers like that in real life.  

His relationship with April also gets complicated, but I love that he stays professional. No unnecessary drama affecting their work. He still asks for progress updates, stays firm when mistakes happen, and never acts immature. A lot of bosses in real life just give orders without understanding how much work their team already has. But Pakde proves that a good leader doesn’t have to be super friendly, they just need to be fair, supportive, and professional no matter what.  

And of course, there are plenty of hilarious moments. One of my favorites is when April says, "I’m tired of being an employee. When do I get to be the president’s kid?" That’s basically every office worker’s struggle, being sick of getting bossed around but knowing they don’t have the privilege of an easy shortcut like people who are born into power. I mean, let’s be real, in the real world, if you’re the president’s kid, you can go straight to being vice president, right?)

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■ Karakter yang memorable banget. Setiap tokoh punya kepribadian unik yang bikin mereka gampang diingat. Clinton dan Naufal, duo kocak yang dijuluki "kembar Tachibana," Bang Adrinta yang bijak, Sheila yang gampang tersipu dan selalu dukung April, Kenzo yang ternyata satu almamater dengan April, dan tentu saja Pakde yang bikin semua orang penasaran sama warna kemejanya setiap Kamis. Interaksi mereka terasa hidup, kayak ngobrol sama teman kantor beneran!  

■ Humornya mengalir alami dan bikin ngakak. Banyak momen kocak yang beneran terasa spontan, bukan dipaksain biar lucu. Dari April yang menanggapi Sheila yang bilang Pakde ganteng, karyawan yang iseng bikin taruhan saat pertandingan badminton Pakde dan Ryan demi keuntungan pribadi, sampai Naufal yang diledekin habis-habisan gara-gara ditinggal nikah empat kali dan masih aja godain Sheila, padahal Sheila udah punya pacar tajir melintir.  

■ Banyak insight soal dunia konstruksi dan teknik sipil (dan arsitektur!). Buku ini mengenalkan aku pada berbagai istilah teknis seperti DED, shop drawing, aanwijzing, RAP, BOQ, MOS, RKS, dan banyak lagi. Tapi tenang, semuanya dijelaskan dengan bahasa ringan dengan footnote yang membuat pembaca awam tetap bisa mengerti tanpa harus googling tiap istilahnya.  

■ Drama mantan? Ada, tapi nggak lebay. Ryan, mantan April, ternyata keponakannya Pak Tio dan kerja di kantor yang sama. Tapi hubungan mereka santai banget, mereka bisa bercanda soal masa lalu tanpa drama berlebihan. Bahkan, nggak ada konflik rebutan pasangan ala sinetron. Semua terasa natural, ringan, dan relatable.  

■ Cerita ini bikin ketagihan. Kombinasi karakter yang gampang diingat, tingkah laku absurd mereka, suasana kantor yang detail di dunia konstruksi, dan interaksi antar karyawan yang terasa nyata bikin aku terus pengen baca. Ditambah lagi, sudut pandang April bikin ceritanya makin seru, kadang dia ngeluh, kadang bikin ngakak, tapi selalu terasa realistis.  

■ Dunia kerja nggak harus serius dan membosankan. Para karyawan di sini menunjukkan kalau kerja nggak berarti otomatis membuat kita jadi orang tua yang super kaku. Justru, mereka masih bisa bercanda, ketawa bareng, makan siang rame-rame, karaokean, main badminton, sampai curhat. Chemistry mereka kuat banget, bikin suasana kantor terasa hidup.  

■ April dan Pakde? Gemesin banget! Interaksi mereka seru dan bikin penasaran, terutama pas April mulai curiga kalau Pakde ada rasa sama dia. Cara penulisannya beneran bikin pembaca ikut gemes dan deg-degan, apalagi waktu April sendiri bingung harus gimana. Momen-momen awkwardnya tuh nular banget, bikin yang baca ikut senyum-senyum sendiri.

(■Super memorable characters. Every character has a unique personality that makes them easy to remember. There’s Clinton and Naufal, the hilarious duo nicknamed the "Tachibana twins," Bang Adrinta, the wise one, Sheila, who blushes easily and always supports April, Kenzo, who turns out to be from the same university as April, and of course, Pakde, the guy who keeps everyone guessing what color shirt he’ll wear every Thursday. Their interactions feel so real, like actual office banter!

■The humor flows naturally and is actually funny. There are so many moments that feel spontaneous instead of forced. Like when April reacts to Sheila fangirling over Pakde, or when employees start betting on the badminton match between Pakde and Ryan just to make a quick buck. And then there’s Naufal, who gets roasted nonstop for getting dumped four times but still flirts with Sheila, even though she has a rich boyfriend.

■Lots of cool insights into construction and civil engineering (and architecture!). This book introduced me to technical terms like DED, shop drawing, aanwijzing, RAP, BOQ, MOS, RKS, and more. But don’t worry, it explains everything in a simple way, and there are footnotes so you don’t have to Google every term.

■Ex drama? It’s there, but not over the top. Ryan, April’s ex, turns out to be Pak Tio’s nephew and works at the same company. But their relationship is super chill, they even joke about their past without any unnecessary drama. No love triangles, no messy fights. Everything feels natural, light, and relatable.

■This story is addicting. With its unforgettable characters, their absurd antics, the detailed office setting in the construction world, and the super realistic coworker interactions, I just couldn’t stop reading. Plus, April’s perspective makes it even more fun, sometimes she complains, sometimes she’s hilarious, but she always feels real.

■Work life doesn’t have to be serious and boring. The employees here prove that having a job doesn’t mean turning into some stiff, boring adult. They still joke around, laugh together, go out for lunch, sing karaoke, play badminton, and even vent about life. Their chemistry is so strong that the office feels alive.

■April and Pakde? Too cute! Their interactions are so entertaining, especially when April starts suspecting that Pakde might actually like her. The way it’s written makes you feel all the emotions like curious, flustered, excited. And when April herself gets confused about what to do, the awkward moments are infectious that you can’t help but smile like an idiot while reading.)

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■ Romance-nya seru, tapi tarik-ulurnya bikin gregetan!mAku suka hubungan mereka secara keseluruhan, tapi bagian tarik ulurnya tuh beneran menguji kesabaran. Waktu Pakde akhirnya menyatakan perasaannya, April malah ragu. Pas Pakde berusaha meyakinkan dia, April tetap nggak yakin. Terus, begitu April sadar kalau dia juga suka, eh, Pakde malah jadi cuek. Aduh, ini tuh tipe momen yang bikin pengen teriak, "Udahlah, jadian aja! Ngapain ribet?!" Apalagi pas April masih aja curiga kalau Pakde suka sama temen masa kecilnya yang kayak Barbie itu. Rasanya pengen nyuruh mereka selesaiin semuanya tanpa ribet!  

■ Pakde itu tipe yang well-prepared tapi kadang terlalu inisiatif sendiri. Dia sudah niat banget menyiapkan rumah buat masa depan, sampai nanya April soal warna dan furnitur. Bagus sih, thoughtful banget. Tapi kok dia nggak nanya dulu April mau punya anak atau nggak? Langsung bikin kamar anak duluan kayak udah pasti aja. Terus, pas mereka jalan berdua, gaya bicara Pakde masih kayak bos di kantor: "Ayo ikut saya sekarang juga," atau "Saya lapar banget, kita makan dulu pokoknya." Bisa dimaklumi sih, mungkin karena sudah terbiasa ngatur anak buah. Tapi kalau dia lebih banyak nanya daripada langsung nyuruh, aura gantengnya pasti makin maksimal. Ini tuh kayak minus 5% di ketampanan, tapi masih bisa dimaafkan. Soalnya mungkin dia udah lama mengamati April, udah tahu apa yang dia mau, dan mikir kalau nggak gerak cepat, April bakal terus menghindar sampai Indonesia punya taksi terbang.  

■ Transisi antar adegan kurang mulus, bikin bingung. Aku nggak tahu ini karena format e-book atau memang gaya penulisannya, tapi perubahan dari satu adegan ke adegan lain yang beda latar waktu itu kerasa mendadak banget. Beberapa kali aku harus balik ke paragraf sebelumnya buat mastiin ini masih di waktu yang sama atau udah lompat ke tempat lain. Kalau ada tambahan spasi, pembeda visual, atau keterangan yang lebih jelas, pasti bakal lebih enak dibaca.

(■The romance is fun, but the back-and-forth is so frustrating! I love their relationship overall, but the push-and-pull dynamic seriously tests my patience. When Pakde finally confesses, April hesitates. Then, when Pakde tries to convince her, she’s still unsure. And just when April realizes she likes him too, Pakde suddenly acts distant. It’s the kind of moment that makes you want to scream, "Just get together already! Why make it so complicated?!" And don’t even get me started on April still thinking Pakde has a thing for his childhood friend who looks like a Barbie. I just wanted to shake them and tell them to sort it out already!

■Pakde is super well-prepared, but sometimes he takes too much initiative on his own. He’s so serious about the future that he already started planning their house, even asking April about furniture and colors. That’s really thoughtful, but dude, maybe ask if she even wants kids before making a nursery? It’s like he just assumed she’d say yes. And when they go out together, he still talks like a boss at work: "Follow me. Now." or "I’m starving. We’re eating. No discussion." I get it, he’s used to giving orders. But if he asked more instead of just deciding, his attractiveness level would go up even more. It’s like a -5% hotness penalty, but I’ll let it slide. He probably just knows April too well, figures out what she wants before she even says it, and thinks if he doesn’t act fast, she’ll keep running away until Indonesia has flying taxis.

■Scene transitions feel rough, which is confusing. I’m not sure if this is because of the e-book format or just the writing style, but the shifts between scenes especially when the timeline changes, feel super sudden. More than once, I had to go back and reread the last paragraph to check if we were still in the same moment or if the story had already jumped to another place. If there were clearer visual breaks, extra spacing, or transition markers, it would definitely be easier to follow.)

KESIMPULAN

Secara keseluruhan, buku ini berhasil menghadirkan cerita yang ringan, kocak, dan penuh warna khas dunia kerja. Interaksi antar karakter, terutama April dan rekan-rekan kantornya, membuat cerita ini terasa hidup dan nagih buat dibaca. Selain humor yang mengalir alami, ada juga banyak pelajaran soal profesionalisme, kerja sama tim, serta tanggung jawab, baik dalam pekerjaan maupun kehidupan pribadi.

Buat yang suka novel dengan nuansa kantor, karakter yang gampang diingat, humor segar, dan romance yang kadang bikin gemas, buku ini wajib masuk daftar bacaan kamu. Memang ada beberapa bagian yang bikin kurang sreg dan ada yang bikin pengen ngomel ke karakternya, tapi keseluruhan cerita tetap enjoyable dan bikin ketawa. Aku rekomendasiin buku ini buat siapa aja yang butuh bacaan ringan, menghibur, tapi tetap banyak hal yang bisa dipelajari.

(Overall, this book successfully delivers a light, funny, and colorful take on office life. The interactions between April and her coworkers make this story feel alive and super addictive to read. Besides the natural humor, there are also plenty of lessons about professionalism, teamwork, and responsibility both at work and in personal life.

If you enjoy office-themed novels with memorable characters, fresh humor, and a romance that’ll have you screaming "JUST GET TOGETHER ALREADY," then this book is a must-read. Sure, there are some moments that feel a bit off or make you want to yell at the characters, but the story is still super fun and entertaining. I’d recommend this to anyone looking for a light, feel-good read that’s both funny and surprisingly insightful.)