Review of Through My Looking Glass
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Review of Through My Looking Glass
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Through My Looking Glass" by E. L. Neve.]
I've always been enthralled by the power that poetry and poets hold. The ability to sum up and express degrees of human emotion, give voice to otherwise inexpressible stuff and connect readers across all borders. E.L. Neve epitomizes this power in her book, Through My Looking Glass. She addresses nature, history, beauty, dreams, and numbers, among other day-to-day issues.
The book is a collection of thirty-four short poems skillfully written to straddle boundaries of both time and age. The poems address a myriad of issues and are all different from each other. They are majorly free verses with different titles and styles. The author invites readers into her mind, expressing her thoughts on love, humanity, loss, loneliness, and time. Powerful quotes and beautiful stories are woven into the stanzas. Each poem is also accompanied by illustrations that we learn are paintings done by Danielle Richard, who also gets her say in the book.
This book was a page-turner; I completed it in one sitting. I enjoyed reading through the poems as they evoked different feelings and emotions. Also, the lyrics contained profound insights that ended up uplifting my spirits. There were instances when the author reminded me who I was and whose perspective was essential for my life. This was particularly dominant in the poem 'See What I See.' Other times, I was reminded about immortality and doing the right thing, and other times about love. The figurative language and use of symbolism in the poems were also quite interesting. The fourth poem, Pick a Number, and the one titled 'Eleven,' particularly stood out in symbolism and figurative language.
The use of paintings and images in the poems was excellent. They added an extra layer of depth and enriched my reading experience. They were also quite relevant, eye-catching, and appealing. My favorite poem in the book was a short one titled, The Heart. This poem's pure and genuine expression of the emotions and pain of love was exemplary. It was positive, heart-warming, and full of hope. Here's a quote from the poem;' for a soul in love is nothing less than a reunion of these halves.' You'll get the context by reading the whole poem.
There was nothing I disliked about this well-written and exceptionally well-edited book. I, therefore, give it a perfect rating of five out of five stars. Whether you are a seasoned lover, a poetry enthusiast, or a newcomer to poetry, you'll enjoy reading the book.
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Through My Looking Glass
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I've always been enthralled by the power that poetry and poets hold. The ability to sum up and express degrees of human emotion, give voice to otherwise inexpressible stuff and connect readers across all borders. E.L. Neve epitomizes this power in her book, Through My Looking Glass. She addresses nature, history, beauty, dreams, and numbers, among other day-to-day issues.
The book is a collection of thirty-four short poems skillfully written to straddle boundaries of both time and age. The poems address a myriad of issues and are all different from each other. They are majorly free verses with different titles and styles. The author invites readers into her mind, expressing her thoughts on love, humanity, loss, loneliness, and time. Powerful quotes and beautiful stories are woven into the stanzas. Each poem is also accompanied by illustrations that we learn are paintings done by Danielle Richard, who also gets her say in the book.
This book was a page-turner; I completed it in one sitting. I enjoyed reading through the poems as they evoked different feelings and emotions. Also, the lyrics contained profound insights that ended up uplifting my spirits. There were instances when the author reminded me who I was and whose perspective was essential for my life. This was particularly dominant in the poem 'See What I See.' Other times, I was reminded about immortality and doing the right thing, and other times about love. The figurative language and use of symbolism in the poems were also quite interesting. The fourth poem, Pick a Number, and the one titled 'Eleven,' particularly stood out in symbolism and figurative language.
The use of paintings and images in the poems was excellent. They added an extra layer of depth and enriched my reading experience. They were also quite relevant, eye-catching, and appealing. My favorite poem in the book was a short one titled, The Heart. This poem's pure and genuine expression of the emotions and pain of love was exemplary. It was positive, heart-warming, and full of hope. Here's a quote from the poem;' for a soul in love is nothing less than a reunion of these halves.' You'll get the context by reading the whole poem.
There was nothing I disliked about this well-written and exceptionally well-edited book. I, therefore, give it a perfect rating of five out of five stars. Whether you are a seasoned lover, a poetry enthusiast, or a newcomer to poetry, you'll enjoy reading the book.
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Through My Looking Glass
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