Review of Fall of the Raven
Posted: 12 Jun 2024, 07:13
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Fall of the Raven" by Thymournia.]
Fall of the Raven is a short poetic book relaying the protagonist's somewhat hopeless world in a lonely space. Motivated by his previous works, the author uses the raven, including graphical presentations, to talk about life. It is written from the first-person point of view, giving the book a personal touch.
My favorite part was how the author explored various stylistic devices to relay the message. For instance, the rhyming phrases in some parts of the book made the reading memorable. The symbolism used aids in comprehending the protagonist's hopeless situation. I could imagine sailing in a deep ocean alone with no shore to eventually get to. Furthermore, I felt that the use of a raven was appropriate because it delivered a sophisticated illustration of the protagonist's world.
Moreover, vivid descriptions took center stage in this poetic book. I could picture the winter conditions that deprive and suffocate life out of flora and make it difficult for humans to thrive. Readers, therefore, can fathom the protagonist's universe and certainly develop a connection with the main character.
Despite the author's impeccable creativity, I struggled to fully grasp some parts of the book due to his commanding poetic complexity, typical of many poems. However, this will not be a problem for those who relish poetry and can crack puzzles in them. I also struggled with the small font used. I was forced to zoom the writing, slowing my reading experience constantly. These issues were minor and did not necessitate any deductions. Therefore, I am obliged to rate Fall of the Raven by Thymournia Ali Sheikhaleslami five out of five stars because creativity illuminates its pages.
The book contains a few minor grammatical errors. However, they were few and did not diminish the book's value. I gladly recommend this book to enthusiasts of poetry. However, readers should be aware that the book is replete with moments of despair and glumness.
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Fall of the Raven
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Fall of the Raven is a short poetic book relaying the protagonist's somewhat hopeless world in a lonely space. Motivated by his previous works, the author uses the raven, including graphical presentations, to talk about life. It is written from the first-person point of view, giving the book a personal touch.
My favorite part was how the author explored various stylistic devices to relay the message. For instance, the rhyming phrases in some parts of the book made the reading memorable. The symbolism used aids in comprehending the protagonist's hopeless situation. I could imagine sailing in a deep ocean alone with no shore to eventually get to. Furthermore, I felt that the use of a raven was appropriate because it delivered a sophisticated illustration of the protagonist's world.
Moreover, vivid descriptions took center stage in this poetic book. I could picture the winter conditions that deprive and suffocate life out of flora and make it difficult for humans to thrive. Readers, therefore, can fathom the protagonist's universe and certainly develop a connection with the main character.
Despite the author's impeccable creativity, I struggled to fully grasp some parts of the book due to his commanding poetic complexity, typical of many poems. However, this will not be a problem for those who relish poetry and can crack puzzles in them. I also struggled with the small font used. I was forced to zoom the writing, slowing my reading experience constantly. These issues were minor and did not necessitate any deductions. Therefore, I am obliged to rate Fall of the Raven by Thymournia Ali Sheikhaleslami five out of five stars because creativity illuminates its pages.
The book contains a few minor grammatical errors. However, they were few and did not diminish the book's value. I gladly recommend this book to enthusiasts of poetry. However, readers should be aware that the book is replete with moments of despair and glumness.
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Fall of the Raven
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon