Review of Laughing with My Hair Up
Posted: 04 Jul 2021, 12:27
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Laughing with My Hair Up" by Hannah Pearl.]
For many, life seems to be a cup full of struggles and heartbreak. Bottling up these feelings may lead to anxiety and depression. However, letting them all out can provide the relief and healing we seek. Laughing with My Hair Up by Hannah Pearl is a collection of soulful poems.
This book is Pearl’s debut poetry collection. The poems vary in structure, length, and theme. They also prove that our journey in life is akin to the growth of a flower. They speak of heartbreak, trauma, grief, loss, loneliness, turbulent life lessons, and much more. However, the poems are not all centered on dark themes. Some of the poems are introspections and descriptions of Hannah's personality. For instance, the poems titled Peeled and Don't Call Me Beautiful describe the poet's unflattering view of herself. However, these poems also reveal the writer's healthy level of self-esteem. The book contains over one hundred poems, which are divided into 3 sections.
Hannah's poetry is neither obscure nor overly plain. Literary devices brought life to the poems. For instance, the repetitions and wordplay in the poem, Compassionate Carly, made it a pleasurable read. The author's writing style is honest and emotional. I couldn't help falling into the mood of the poems. The many layers of meaning in each poem adds depth and beauty to the book. I also love the simple illustrations in the book. The first illustration of a drooping flower clearly depicts the tone of the poems in the first section.
My most favorite poem is Purpose. It was beautifully composed to pass a powerful message in simple words. My favorite line in this poem is 'Sleep is for the dead. Remember that every time you’re beckoned to come alive.' Numerous poems won my heart in this collection.
The Weight of the Waiting is a poem that appears to be disjointed from its theme. Also, some poems seem out of place in the book. California and Policing Politics are concerned with California fires and murder respectively. These themes have no strong connection to the central themes of the book. This is my most disliked aspect of the book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because most of the poems are beautifully written. There is much to learn from the author's heartfelt expressions. However, sensitive readers should note that the poems contain non-borderline profanities. The text is exceptionally well edited, and I would recommend it to lovers of poetry who are interested in themes of heartbreak, loss, and introspection.
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Laughing with My Hair Up
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For many, life seems to be a cup full of struggles and heartbreak. Bottling up these feelings may lead to anxiety and depression. However, letting them all out can provide the relief and healing we seek. Laughing with My Hair Up by Hannah Pearl is a collection of soulful poems.
This book is Pearl’s debut poetry collection. The poems vary in structure, length, and theme. They also prove that our journey in life is akin to the growth of a flower. They speak of heartbreak, trauma, grief, loss, loneliness, turbulent life lessons, and much more. However, the poems are not all centered on dark themes. Some of the poems are introspections and descriptions of Hannah's personality. For instance, the poems titled Peeled and Don't Call Me Beautiful describe the poet's unflattering view of herself. However, these poems also reveal the writer's healthy level of self-esteem. The book contains over one hundred poems, which are divided into 3 sections.
Hannah's poetry is neither obscure nor overly plain. Literary devices brought life to the poems. For instance, the repetitions and wordplay in the poem, Compassionate Carly, made it a pleasurable read. The author's writing style is honest and emotional. I couldn't help falling into the mood of the poems. The many layers of meaning in each poem adds depth and beauty to the book. I also love the simple illustrations in the book. The first illustration of a drooping flower clearly depicts the tone of the poems in the first section.
My most favorite poem is Purpose. It was beautifully composed to pass a powerful message in simple words. My favorite line in this poem is 'Sleep is for the dead. Remember that every time you’re beckoned to come alive.' Numerous poems won my heart in this collection.
The Weight of the Waiting is a poem that appears to be disjointed from its theme. Also, some poems seem out of place in the book. California and Policing Politics are concerned with California fires and murder respectively. These themes have no strong connection to the central themes of the book. This is my most disliked aspect of the book.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because most of the poems are beautifully written. There is much to learn from the author's heartfelt expressions. However, sensitive readers should note that the poems contain non-borderline profanities. The text is exceptionally well edited, and I would recommend it to lovers of poetry who are interested in themes of heartbreak, loss, and introspection.
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Laughing with My Hair Up
View: on Bookshelves