Official Review: Adulting by Lindah Mogeni

Sirajuddin A · Post by **Sirajuddin A** » 13 Jul 2020, 22:22

Poetry, as well as prose, can be used to express one's identity and experiences, and the author of this book has beautifully done this.

ShiRah185 · Post by **ShiRah185** » 13 Jul 2020, 22:32

Re: Official Review: Adulting by Lindah Mogeni
by: ShiRah185

I just love it when an author makes me pause and appreciated the things we usually take for granted! I know that I that I will enjoy these poems. Congrats on BOTD.

Higher25 · Post by **Higher25** » 13 Jul 2020, 22:37

Sweet collection of poetry and compacted with variety . I like collections and I'm going to read this one ,being forced to experience adulthood while young is terrible, but I guess it is what it is. Great book, superb review

Abul hossain · Post by **Abul hossain** » 13 Jul 2020, 22:43

I am very picky when it comes to poetry, but this book seems nice enough to give it a try. Great review,

Sandy16 · Post by **Sandy16** » 13 Jul 2020, 22:43

The title was a little misleading. I was thinking that there would be more adult things that were going to get me to identify with this writer. However, I did enjoy the book because of ideas that were presented. Right off the bat, I was pulled in with the line about not having met the person to tell them the things that unravel the author. There have been so many times that I have walked through a conversation in my head to be prepared for a particular situation. The author uses very vivid words to describe different scenarios and this made it real and believable. If you are interested in reading something a little different, this is the book for you.

Susmita Biswas · Post by **Susmita Biswas** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:01

Adulting by Lindah Mogeni seems a female-centric book. I like poems having rhythm. Thank you for the free copy.

KatrinaAZ · Post by **KatrinaAZ** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:20

This book of prose and poetry comes to us at a time when voices such as these speak clearly to the next generations about what life is like growing up in Kenya, living in London or NY, and still identifying as a woman of color no matter the address change. Her clear voice and rich wording weaves stories and experiences that the reader may relate to as a person, black or not, female or male, privilaged or lowly. This is an A+ read every senior or college freshman should read.

Post by **Shrabastee Chakraborty** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:21

Thanks for the review. I totally agree about the vivid imagery in the poems. I am going to read this book.

Post by **Surabhi Rani** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:28

Official Review: Adulting by Linda Mogeni is positive and encouraging! It has a nice introduction! The review deals with every issue of life covered by the poet! I love the reactions to the book provided by the reviewer! The negative aspects of the book pointed out in the review seem to be effective for readers!

Florence Nalianya · Post by **Florence Nalianya** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:38

Am not a lover of poetry but this one here will not passby.I would love yo know much about this author who is our own here in kenya, the topics that shr has handled seems to be closer to my heart.

Wordlessly · Post by **Wordlessly** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:50

I'm always looking forward to exploring new genres and this book seems perfect to dive into the poetry genre. Delighted to know about the author's use of visual imagery. Thank you for the review.

Harty Muli · Post by **Harty Muli** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:53

I like the book because it brings the author\s childhood experiences quite well. The thought of a child enduring sexual molestation and depression are some messages I get from the book. Thanks for the wonderful review.

LilWhis513 · Post by **LilWhis513** » 13 Jul 2020, 23:58

Thanks for the great review and helping me to understand the book better! I use to write a lot of poetry in highschool as a way to cope with my depression, severe trauma, sexual abuse, PTSD, etc. So I think I'll be able to relate with this book some on those levels and can't wait to read it!

That Reviewer · Post by **That Reviewer** » 14 Jul 2020, 00:14

Lately, I've been having a thing or two for free verse poetry. I'd check this one out. Kudos to the author.

Shephali123 · Post by **Shephali123** » 14 Jul 2020, 00:14

Extremely well-written review! I've always been wanting to explore the poetry genre, but never got a good book to start with. But this book sounds like my type of book. I'll definitely have to bookmark it for future reading.
Thanks and congratulations on BOTD!!