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Kaylawallace523 wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:04
The sentence is protracted and heavy, using a lot of dense words. The metaphorical image it created in my mind was that of a few bricks that someone had laid out in order to make a wall. Unfortunately, that person had forgotten to lay out the mortar that brought them all together.
:lol2: With the examples you gave, I agree. Poetry should flow naturally, not be forced.

Thank you for the review. I am guessing that you chose the book to review because you enjoy poetry. I'm glad there are still people that do.
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Cecilia_L wrote: 25 Jun 2019, 10:54 This sounds like a disappointing collection. I really dislike poetry that comes across as an excuse for sloppy work. Great review on a challenging book!
Thanks for stopping by, Cecilia! :D I appreciate it!
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unamilagra wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 14:08 It's too bad this collection was such a mess. it sounds like the author really wanted to get his thoughts out there but wasn't able to make it happen.
Yes, that's exactly what happened! Thanks for always stopping by, unamilagra, I really appreciate it!
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A very critical and interesting review. As per your recommendation, I am not going to choose this one.
Thanks for this honest review!
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nooregano wrote: 27 Jun 2019, 23:07
Kaylawallace523 wrote: 24 Jun 2019, 23:04
The sentence is protracted and heavy, using a lot of dense words. The metaphorical image it created in my mind was that of a few bricks that someone had laid out in order to make a wall. Unfortunately, that person had forgotten to lay out the mortar that brought them all together.
:lol2: With the examples you gave, I agree. Poetry should flow naturally, not be forced.

Thank you for the review. I am guessing that you chose the book to review because you enjoy poetry. I'm glad there are still people that do.
Yes, I love poetry and tend to have very strong opinions on it! Poetry holds the broken heart of the world, and in it, all the light that seeps through those cracks. Do you like poetry too? I'd love to talk with you about it.
Yes! I love poetry. I read it and I write it. I only write for myself. I have a talent for it, but I was becoming afraid of its extinction until I stumbled across these forums. I love your description. Beautiful. :escribir: :escribir:
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Quite an insightful book on poetry touching on human nature. I think the problem's root cause may be selfishness. Thanks for the detailed review.
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Apparently it is a too difficult read for a book of poetry. I will pass on this one thanks to your nice and insightful review 👍👍
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Wyland wrote: 04 Jul 2019, 06:24 Quite an insightful book on poetry touching on human nature. I think the problem's root cause may be selfishness. Thanks for the detailed review.
Interesting. How would you define selfishness? :eusa-think:
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Sushan wrote: 05 Jul 2019, 21:25 Apparently it is a too difficult read for a book of poetry. I will pass on this one thanks to your nice and insightful review 👍👍
Hey, Sushan! Thanks for stopping by, and I appreciate it!
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I want to read this book because it offers a great collection of poetry, i think that is fun and creative..Great review.
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I don't like to have to try to discern what the author of poetry is trying to get across - it is all so individual. Not my favorite for sure. I think I will have to skip this one. Thanks for your review!
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It sounds like the author had a point he was trying to get across but failed at doing it. Thanks for the thorough review.
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