Review of A Brighter Tomorrow

Essy moonlight11 · Post by **Essy moonlight11** » 25 May 2022, 02:25

[Following is a volunteer review of "A Brighter Tomorrow" by Lori Schneider, MD.]

4 out of 4 stars

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During one of the greatest pandemics ever witnessed by humankind, the author of this book sought solace and comfort through writing poems. A Brighter Tomorrow by Lori Schneider is a poetic book that brings out the emotions of many people globally during the coronavirus pandemic. The author commends medical practitioners, health workers, and everyone who was on the frontline to save the world for the sacrifices they made. The author writes about the pandemic, not forgetting to implore everyone to wear masks as a preventive measure. The author also touches on various social injustices, such as racism and inequality, that were evident during the pandemic. She encourages people to stand up and fight for their rights and for what they believe. She also pens about love and hope being the two aspects that push human beings beyond their limits.

First, I loved how the author touched on different topics throughout the book. She spoke about the pandemic, war, love, and the hope for a brighter future. The author employed various poetic tools, such as rhyme and personification, which made the poems interesting to read and memorable. The way the author managed to narrate stories in a poetic form was another skill that amazed me. The use of artistic illustrations alongside the poems was a commendable work, and it made the book interesting to read. The works of art, too, were crisp and colorful to look at; they succinctly embodied the memories of the dark days during the pandemic.

What struck me the most was how the author wrote about settings with major conflicts of interest such the pandemic, wars, racism, inequality, terminal illnesses, and life tragedies. It represented the turmoil everyone went through to survive the disaster. The whole book was interesting to read, but I was mainly fascinated with the second part of the book titled, “Pandemic 2020," which speaks about the adverse effects the pandemic had on countries all over the world. The author mirrored the thoughts of many people through her poems. It was wonderful to read how strong and united the world was—always remaining resilient even in the most difficult times. We also read about how desperate times can make people inhumane since a few resorted to hoarding goods and other malpractices without caring about the rest.

I rate this book four out of four stars since there is nothing I disliked about the book. Furthermore, the poems were interesting to read, and they were written in an artistic style. There were no grammatical errors or any use of profane words.

I recommend this book to literature students, young adults, and people who love poems.

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