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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Angel of Evermore." by Terry Barber.]

The Angel of Evermore is a poetry book authored by Terry Barber. The book is relatively short as it is composed of 132 pages only. The Angel of Evermore is a collection of poems. This is a unique book because we have a main poem made up of twenty-four parts and other poems. The good thing is that the other poems are equally spread throughout the book. Consequently, one will not get bored reading part after part of the main poem continuously.

The main poem narrates the story of a young woman living in the age of Roman Britain. Her name is Krista. Krista’s story is one of its kind. The villages scorned her. She was their object of derision. Krista is seen a wicked witch. The villages could only glare at the bounties in her garden where herbs and fruit trees grew in plenty. One day as Krista was returning from the market, she was gang-raped and left to die in agony. Fortunately, a stranger rescued her. There is more the reader discovers in the poem as Krista’s background is revealed.

The main poem was fascinating. The story was narrated with expertise, and nothing was left to chance. I was left sympathizing with Krista. She was a determined woman who did not allow anything to intimidate her. Despite being isolated, she continued to work, and the other people could only begin making up stories about her successes. Throughout the poem, Archaic English words were used. These words helped to impart some historical flavor.

I found an article that described a good poem as one that does not only make people cry, but the underlying messages endure. This is one of the characteristics of the poems in this book. The fact that the poems are able to evoke an emotional reaction is undeniable. However, they also leave one still thinking about them. The author employed many literary devices. Some devices used include similes, personification, and metaphors. The overall tone of the poems was thoughtful. The other prominent tone was sad.

The poems tackle many themes that include love, death, discrimination, rape, superstition, gluttony, gullibility, and hard work. I genuinely enjoyed reading all the poems. Some poems were simple to understand and interpret. Others may compel one to think critically. The language employed was simple as well, although a few words may require one to consult a dictionary. The book was professionally edited. I, therefore, rate it 4 out of 4 stars. I did not discover anything that was unappealing to me. I heartily recommend the book to all fans of poetry books. It will appeal powerfully to the ardent lovers of both contemporary and traditional poetry.

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This sounds like a very emotional book to read. Although it sounds like it was well written, I don't think it is for me. It sounds very sad, and that kind of reading brings me down and is hard for me to shake. Thanks for your review!

I think a good collection of poetry should tackle many different themes, as does this one. The title reminds me a bit of Poe. Sounds like a great book, but I'm just not much into poetry. Thanks, though.

This poetry book sounds great for those who re interested, but it's not one for me. Great review, though!

This book of poetry sounds intriguing. I am a fan of poetry that tells a story. I think it is interesting that the author interspersed other poems throughout the narrative portion. Thank you for your very thorough book review.

I'm always on the lookout for good poetry, so I'm going to check this one out. It seems that Krista's story is one that's quite interesting, but I'd like to know about the other poems as well.

Prisallen wrote: ↑11 Apr 2019, 07:55 This sounds like a very emotional book to read. Although it sounds like it was well written, I don't think it is for me. It sounds very sad, and that kind of reading brings me down and is hard for me to shake. Thanks for your review!

It is an emotional one indeed, beginning from the title itself. Thanks for the feedback on the review. I am truly grateful.

kandscreeley wrote: ↑11 Apr 2019, 07:56 I think a good collection of poetry should tackle many different themes, as does this one. The title reminds me a bit of Poe. Sounds like a great book, but I'm just not much into poetry. Thanks, though.

It is a nice approach to poetry indeed. What I enjoyed most for me was the story itself. It had some amazing lessons and appears to be a mirror of some societies too. Thanks for the reply.

Mbrooks2518 wrote: ↑11 Apr 2019, 11:49 This poetry book sounds great for those who re interested, but it's not one for me. Great review, though!

It is a nice book indeed for any fan of poetry books. Thanks for the reply too. Feel truly appreciated.

ElizaBeth Adams wrote: ↑11 Apr 2019, 18:16 This book of poetry sounds intriguing. I am a fan of poetry that tells a story. I think it is interesting that the author interspersed other poems throughout the narrative portion. Thank you for your very thorough book review.

It is intriguing and memorable as well. I hope that you will consider reading this book too. Thanks for the reply. I am grateful.

This is a unique way to write poetry. Your review almost made me think this was a novel. This author's writing style is interesting, and the ability to evoke such an emotional response is powerful. I enjoyed your review. Thanks.

This sounds like an very unique book. I like that there is a continuing poem throughout. I'm glad you enjoyed it!

What a unique perspective! I don't think I've ever read a book of poetry that had a historical fiction slant. Thanks for the review!

This sounds like so much more than just a collection of poems. I like that it tells a story. I am glad you included the literary devices and the themes.

I rarely read poetry, but this sounds like a great collection. With this much variety there's bound to be something for everyone here. Well done on your review