Official Review: Purple Dark Poetry by DeBroada Cornelius

KL9999 · Post by **KL9999** » 10 Feb 2020, 13:38

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Purple Dark Poetry" by DeBroada Cornelius.]

4 out of 4 stars

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For anyone who wonders about the meaning of life, the impact of death, or how our perception can influence the human experience, Purple Dark Poetry: The Language of Chaos should have a special spot on the bookshelf. Author De’Broada Cornelius is a master of emotional storytelling—even when using very few words to create a text with over one hundred poems.

This book is split up into three sections that lead the reader along a path to self-awareness. The first section is titled “Chasm” and deals with the chaos of life. Jumbled thoughts, confusion, and the sensation of being ‘stuck’ are common themes that permeate the first part of the book and transition the reader into the second. “Chasm” is followed by “Trenches,” the section that explores the emotional weight of our decisions as we either claw our way out of the pit of darkness or dig ourselves deeper. After two turbulent sections exploring personal struggles and the reality of mental anguish, Cornelius’s third and final section, “Isness,” teaches us about the power of acceptance. The author reminds us that acceptance isn’t the denial of grief; it’s the ability to ride whatever wave of emotion we encounter—without letting it define us.

I rate Purple Dark Poetry: The Language of Chaos four out of four stars. This book deserves a perfect score because it was captivating and genuinely relatable. As with most poems, the meaning derived from the language is highly subjective, and although I’ve never met the author, I often felt that she was describing an event or sentiment that I’d experienced. The clever combination of humor, anger, and grief offers a light-hearted tone to heart-heavy topics. While there is much to love about this book, my favorite aspect was the relatability of the subject matter and how it made me, the reader, feel seen.

I might argue that everyone can benefit from reading a text that explores the human experience, but those who have an interest in the ego and the integral role it plays in our life would enjoy this book more than those who do not. Because this book deals with some dark themes like domestic abuse and manipulation, it might not be suitable for younger readers. However, if used as a learning tool, it could help immature readers gain worldly insight into real-life problems that may arise in their future.

It’s evident that this book was professionally edited. There were no spelling or grammar errors to take away from Cornelius’s message, and I found myself drawn into the effortless flow of her words. Purple Dark Poetry: The Language of Chaos is one of those books that you would do well to read all in one sitting, and then go back and read a second time to consider the meaning behind the author’s word choice. My only complaint is that I wish this book were longer, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the author elects to write another book of poems to compliment this one.

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Amy747 · Post by **Amy747** » 13 Feb 2020, 03:19

Im not usually overly interested in poetry but this book of poems does sound quite interesting.

Danielle57 · Post by **Danielle57** » 13 Feb 2020, 11:37

Well the book was great I like how it compare certain thing like life and death also it was very expressive in the book people who have gone through things can really relate to the as I did

KL9999 · Post by **KL9999** » 13 Feb 2020, 12:05

Amy747 wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 03:19 Im not usually overly interested in poetry but this book of poems does sound quite interesting.

I love poetry, but sometimes I find it challenging to read an entire book of poems in one sitting unless it reads more like a story. I felt like this one flowed so nicely once I was able to grasp the rhythm. Thanks for reading my review!

KL9999 · Post by **KL9999** » 14 Feb 2020, 06:09

Danielle57 wrote: ↑13 Feb 2020, 11:37 Well the book was great I like how it compare certain thing like life and death also it was very expressive in the book people who have gone through things can really relate to the as I did

The subjectivity of poetry is one of my favorite things, and in this book, the discussion of the human experience makes the words even more relateable. Thanks for reading my review!