Review of Pretend Poetry

Sonia_Gonzalez · Post by **Sonia_Gonzalez** » 18 Sep 2023, 10:41

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Pretend Poetry" by Pretend Person.]

5 out of 5 stars

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Pretend Poetry by Pretend Person is a collection of more than 100 poems that discuss life, society, and relationships. These are some of the best and most honest poems I have ever read, and it might become a favorite.

Poetry is meant to talk about life, feelings, and emotions. Throughout the book, the author Pretend Person uses the concept of simulation to get real and honest in their words, because, after all, what they are sharing and the poems they are creating are not traditional and thus, not considered (by them) as real (the author uses the word “nothing” to establish this). I believe this allowed the author to hide behind a mask and stop caring and worrying about what others might think about their work.

I knew from the “meaningless legal warning” regarding the copyright, that I was going to love this book. Among my favorite poems are “The Zombie Queen”, “I Nude”, “My Poetic Denial”, and, “Happy New Year”, as well as one that talks about whether God is or is not dead. Some of the poems, unfortunately, had no title and I do not want to spoil much about them. I loved the humor, sarcasm, and honesty the author used in each of the poems, and I know that the poems will have a different impact on each reader.

The only thing I disliked about the book was finding untitled poems, because, at the beginning, I was unsure if those were continuations of the previous poems or new ones, but most of the time, the writing style, narrative, and topic changed; still, I would have enjoyed identifying, either by giving it a title or by using numbers. The book has also been professionally edited, as I was only able to find two minor grammar mistakes. Considering everything I have previously said, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It would be unfair to give it anything less than a full rating.

I recommend this book to adults who enjoy poetry or are trying to find about that makes them think and analyze their lives and how they interact with society.

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RutvikPatel · Post by **RutvikPatel** » 21 Sep 2023, 08:23

"Pretend Poetry" by Pretend Person is a collection of more than 100 poems that offer a refreshing and honest perspective on life, society, and relationships. The author's use of the concept of simulation to convey their feelings and thoughts lends a unique and genuine quality to the poems. This approach allows the author to break free from traditional expectations and share their work without inhibition.

MercyNdungu · Post by **MercyNdungu** » 07 Oct 2023, 02:02

Sonia_Gonzalez wrote: ↑18 Sep 2023, 10:41 [Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Pretend Poetry" by Pretend Person.]

5 out of 5 stars
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Pretend Poetry by Pretend Person is a collection of more than 100 poems that discuss life, society, and relationships. These are some of the best and most honest poems I have ever read, and it might become a favorite.

Poetry is meant to talk about life, feelings, and emotions. Throughout the book, the author Pretend Person uses the concept of simulation to get real and honest in their words, because, after all, what they are sharing and the poems they are creating are not traditional and thus, not considered (by them) as real (the author uses the word “nothing” to establish this). I believe this allowed the author to hide behind a mask and stop caring and worrying about what others might think about their work.

I knew from the “meaningless legal warning” regarding the copyright, that I was going to love this book. Among my favorite poems are “The Zombie Queen”, “I Nude”, “My Poetic Denial”, and, “Happy New Year”, as well as one that talks about whether God is or is not dead. Some of the poems, unfortunately, had no title and I do not want to spoil much about them. I loved the humor, sarcasm, and honesty the author used in each of the poems, and I know that the poems will have a different impact on each reader.

The only thing I disliked about the book was finding untitled poems, because, at the beginning, I was unsure if those were continuations of the previous poems or new ones, but most of the time, the writing style, narrative, and topic changed; still, I would have enjoyed identifying, either by giving it a title or by using numbers. The book has also been professionally edited, as I was only able to find two minor grammar mistakes. Considering everything I have previously said, I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. It would be unfair to give it anything less than a full rating.

I recommend this book to adults who enjoy poetry or are trying to find about that makes them think and analyze their lives and how they interact with society.

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Pretend Poetry
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Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic review of "Pretend Poetry" by Pretend Person. Your feedback provides valuable insights into the book's content and its impact on readers.

It's wonderful to hear that you found these poems to be some of the best and most honest you've ever read. Your observation about the author's use of the concept of simulation to convey real and honest emotions adds depth to the understanding of the book's themes.