Review of Speaks for Itself: A Commodity of Musings from My Life

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This is an interesting collection of poems highlighting passion, pain, love, despair, guilt, and the dynamics of relationships. The book is temporarily discounted on Amazon Kindle and has an inciteful OnlineBookClub review. Congrats @Esoterrorca on the BOTD selection.
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I rarely read poems, as I have very little knowledge about them, but the first line of the poem 'Get Me Through' that you mentioned above makes me want to give this book a try. Even if I don't connect with them all, I want to check out a few that speak to me. Thank you for the wonderful review!
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This looks interesting. Poetry is an art of its own that is tailored after an author's experience and ingenuinity. It plays with words in a way that also plays with our hearts. Congrats on being BOTD. I really look forward to reading the entire book.
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Interesting poem from Jeff Bailey. It points about hypocrisy. The writer has a great writing for his poem, making each words to be understandable. Congrats.
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This book stories is written by poem style. The poem is related to a person feelings, emotion etc. I like to read the review.
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The cover is certainly eye-catching! It depicts the power of the tongue. I am not a fan, though. But the book seems interesting, with its "paronomasias." I would like a taste.
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I am telling you straight away that I will never read this book. It is not even because Drama and Poetry as a genre doesn't appeal to me or description failed to catch my interest. I am turned off the book at first glance and the reason is quite repulsive cover. No offense, just my opinion. Still congrats on BOTD!
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I agree with the reviewer on the symbolism used in this book of poetry. The poems are deep and encourage the reader to contemplate the meanings. I expect that many readers will relate to at least one of the poems, particularly, the one entitled "Get me Through.'
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An interesting book of poems that focuses on life experiences. Thank you for your review.
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Your review was very engaging. I normally don't read poetry, but you've made this book sound interesting. I'm intrigued by the writing style you mentioned.
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I'm not really into poetry but this is a splendid review of the book.
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The themes are very enticing but I don't read much poems so I don't think I will read it as of now. Thanks for the review!
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Thank you for the review. It was detailed about some facts like the rhyming of some poems and the concept of the book. I would also like to read the book and understand the mind of the poet who wrote about love, pain and hypocrisy.
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I love to read poetry collections every once in and while. So I will check this one out. Weird there is no book cover here available so now I'm curious what did the cover looked like. Great job with the review.
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Post by Katrina Zamor »

When reading poetry I always try evaluate the bigger message encrypted in the poet’s words. I love try see what the poet means in a different light and hopefully reading this book can give me an insight on what the author wants to express
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