Review of Des Vu
Posted: 28 Sep 2021, 05:53
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Des Vu" by Swapna Sanchita.]
When I was younger, I read a book by John Gray titled Men are from Mars but women are from Venus. That book made me believe that, though men and women are humans, they do not speak the same emotional language neither do they share the same views or approaches towards problem-solving. With that thought in mind, I kept asking myself, how best does one decipher the inner workings of a woman's mind? When that woman happens to be a poet, then you'd know you have a job on your hands.
Swapna Sanchita lays bare her thoughts in this book. She uses poetry in such a simple way to bring her thoughts to life. She talks about a broad spectrum of subjects culled from her daily dealings. From the intricacies of love to the marvels of social media, her delightfully gentle play on words will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling. Des Vu is an artistic compilation of the reflections of the author's mind, pieced together and presented as poems.
I like the way the majority of the poems are so easy to understand. "Selfie" tells a story of the connections that existed around photography before the world became so engrossed in the selfie craze, and that connection got lost in translation. "What a Woman Wants" is an exciting piece about what a woman seeks in a relationship and how mundane they are. "Tranquility" has you thinking of inner peace, and "Remembrance" feels like a eulogy to a lost friend. Every poem specifically addresses something that readers won't regret reading. It suffices to say that there's something in the book for every class of reader.
I have to mention that a number of the poems are too short. Some are as short as four lines, while some of the poems are a bit abstract. Chief amongst those abstract pieces is "Caritas." I encourage you to read this book and fill your mind with these fruits from a writer who is generous enough to draw us into her personal life, struggles, and victories. Above all, she is honest enough to ask us to take her work as she writes it and appreciate her for who she is.
I recommend this book to poetry teachers, lovers, and aspiring poets. There are many things in this book from which one can benefit. School children who appreciate poetry will also benefit from this book. The editing is exceptional, and the book is flawless. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
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Des Vu
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When I was younger, I read a book by John Gray titled Men are from Mars but women are from Venus. That book made me believe that, though men and women are humans, they do not speak the same emotional language neither do they share the same views or approaches towards problem-solving. With that thought in mind, I kept asking myself, how best does one decipher the inner workings of a woman's mind? When that woman happens to be a poet, then you'd know you have a job on your hands.
Swapna Sanchita lays bare her thoughts in this book. She uses poetry in such a simple way to bring her thoughts to life. She talks about a broad spectrum of subjects culled from her daily dealings. From the intricacies of love to the marvels of social media, her delightfully gentle play on words will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling. Des Vu is an artistic compilation of the reflections of the author's mind, pieced together and presented as poems.
I like the way the majority of the poems are so easy to understand. "Selfie" tells a story of the connections that existed around photography before the world became so engrossed in the selfie craze, and that connection got lost in translation. "What a Woman Wants" is an exciting piece about what a woman seeks in a relationship and how mundane they are. "Tranquility" has you thinking of inner peace, and "Remembrance" feels like a eulogy to a lost friend. Every poem specifically addresses something that readers won't regret reading. It suffices to say that there's something in the book for every class of reader.
I have to mention that a number of the poems are too short. Some are as short as four lines, while some of the poems are a bit abstract. Chief amongst those abstract pieces is "Caritas." I encourage you to read this book and fill your mind with these fruits from a writer who is generous enough to draw us into her personal life, struggles, and victories. Above all, she is honest enough to ask us to take her work as she writes it and appreciate her for who she is.
I recommend this book to poetry teachers, lovers, and aspiring poets. There are many things in this book from which one can benefit. School children who appreciate poetry will also benefit from this book. The editing is exceptional, and the book is flawless. Therefore, I rate it 4 out of 4 stars.
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Des Vu
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
