Official Review: Out Of The Whirl by Ron Sanders

Mrunal Tikekar · Post by **Mrunal Tikekar** » 15 Aug 2020, 08:36

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Out Of The Whirl" by Ron Sanders.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Out Of The Whirl by Ron Sanders is a collection of dark verses. Sanders effectively engages his readers with social commentary, capturing the ironies of our lives. Through his poems, he seeks the elusive meaning of life itself. He muses on the basic essence of humanity, he talks about dreams and illusions and reflects on the nature of the cosmos.

Though the title page says that the book is a collection of verses, the book also includes a prose piece. The verse section has fifteen poems. All of the poems are written in free verse format. My favorite poem was ‘Ascent’, followed by ‘Poor Man’ and ‘I Walk Alone’. I loved the way Sanders has woven his thoughts eloquently. Without making the verse obscure, he has maintained the layers of complexity that I enjoyed peeling off one by one. Each time I read a poem, I interpreted it in a different way, enriching my reading experience.

Here is my favorite piece from the poem ‘And Weariness Is My Name’:
I am he: I am Humanity,
in all his pride and shame.

The verse captures the entire essence of being a human so gracefully! All of the poems are similarly rich with philosophical reflections. ‘The Trashman’ with its many characters, offers a peep at the variety of humanity around us. Through the richness of his words, Sanders allows his readers to reflect upon their life choices, the challenges of day to day life, and the joys derived from the littlest of things.

I thought the prose piece, ‘Hero’, should have been a separate book. Placing it in this book after other poems makes the book a combination of two genres that would be best enjoyed read separately. Nonetheless, the piece is brilliantly written. It is a lengthy piece that occupies more than half the space of the book.

Overall, this book was an engaging and enjoyable read. At times, I did feel that the verses were slightly complicated, and the meaning was not very clear. But I believe that it is the creative freedom of the poet, allowing readers to form their own interpretations. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. Readers who enjoy poetry would love this book. Although, I should note that the poems have a gloomy feel to them, so if anyone is reading to lighten their moods, this is not the right pick. The book is small, but I would recommend the readers do not rush with completing it. Each poem should be read, reflected upon, and relished before moving to the next one.

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AnnOgochukwu · Post by **AnnOgochukwu** » 17 Aug 2020, 03:12

From the few quotes, you sited here, I believe this collection of poems will be a good read. Nice review.

Kola+wole · Post by **Kola+wole** » 17 Aug 2020, 14:50

Nice review. The collection of poems sounds enriching.

AasthaS · Post by **AasthaS** » 18 Aug 2020, 03:01

nice. Poems are the best way to express feelings.

Ivana Tomaš · Post by **Ivana Tomaš** » 18 Aug 2020, 03:47

I was very intrigued by the premise of this book, and I am interested in how the author presented the themes of humanity, nature and the universe in verse.

LuciusM · Post by **LuciusM** » 18 Aug 2020, 07:38

Although I enjoy reading and interpretating them, I sincerely confess that dark verses are not my favorites. I like those that give hope and purpose of living. Thanks for your elaborate review.