Official Review: Tears & Laughters by Ray R. F.

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Tears & Laughters" by Ray R. F..]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Tears and Laughters: A Poetry Journal by Ray R. F. is a sincere collection of poetry that focuses on the parts of life that unite all of us including insecurity, love, and loss. I rate this collection 4 out of 4 stars without any hesitation. The journal opens with a quote from After We Fell by Anna Todd: “Nobody is a lost cause. They just think they are, so they don't even bother to try sometimes.” This quote helps the reader anticipate what is to come within this journal.

There are quotes at the beginning of both Part One and Part Two that help set the stage for the poems that follow. I attempted to research the quote that opened Part Two because I had never heard of the poem You are Love by Efrain Huerta. I was able to find the original poem that was written in Spanish, and I used an online translation website to translate the poem into English. I love that this journal allowed me to discover something from another culture that I would otherwise have not been exposed to.

The author has presented us with a beautifully written journal with minimal errors, and he packed so many emotions of love into this concise journal. I would also highly recommend that, after reading the entirety of this collection, you go back and read the three parts of the poem "IN THIS ONE AND IN THE FOLLOWING" consecutively. This poem definitely touched my heart. Reading the third part of the poem made me wish that I could go back to my wedding day and use an excerpt from the section in my vows. The author did a wonderful job making the reader evaluate their emotions.

The only complaint that I have about this collection is that it only contains one short story. I loved the author’s inclusion of the short story at the beginning, and I thought that it was very well written. I would like to see more than one short story in this collection to help the journal feel more cohesive.

Tears & Laughters: A Poetry Journal is a wonderfully written collection that forces the reader to evaluate their emotions. The author’s intended audience is individuals between the ages of 18 and 40, and I would say that he definitely delivered to his target audience. I would highly recommend reading this collection to the author's target audience, and add that this collection would be suitable for readers outside of the age range of 18-40. Overall, this collection is very worthwhile and I highly recommend it to everyone looking for some introspection.

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[Nzube Chizoba Okeke]

This is a review beautifully written. First off, the book cover is very attractive and is basically what caught my attention. I find this book very interesting given that I seek introspection and it's all thanks to this wonderful review.

[Kachi_Ejiogu+_]

I'm inclined to believe that I'm part of the writer's target audience as this review already whets my appetite. Thank you for such an excellent review.

[Nonso Samuelson]

Besides the other themes, I especially appreciate the themes of love and hope. Thanks for this review.

[Adanna Inya]

Tears and laughters is a name that will attract anyone, especially someone like me who isn't big on poetry. A point in for the author. I love the layout of the book going by your review and the themes in the book are relatable.

[Stephanie Elizabeth]

I must add this one to my list; sounds emotionally-charged. Thank you for your lovely review.

[Laurina Michael Olowoniran]

Wow. Its just so beautiful. Your review is so engaging that I felt like I read the book. Love is beautiful and humanity is joined by so much

[Jajachris]

Excellent review I would say. The title and cover of the book are in harmony and will easily make any reader want to see through the pages which then, according to this review, is excellent.

[Cassie Lyn]

This seems like a book I would enjoy reading. The cover along with your review makes it very inviting. Great review!

[Dannyphery]

Though not my preferred genre, guess I would give this one a try.
Seems interesting.
Thanks for the review

[Jennipher Mbewe]

Tears and laughter is a title that would easy attract me. I love the layout of the book . it seems interesting and i definitely have to read this. Thanks for this excellent review.

[Ediomis_Enwongo01]

Anything that has to do with emotion is everyone's business. Once in a while, we get emotional about someone or something. I think this book may be of help in such a situation. Great book. Great review.

[Lady-of-Literature]

Your review is beautifully written and I love how eager you are give this book 4 stars, I trust your judgment completely.

[Brandy1725]

Your review was so inspiring that it makes me eager to read the book. It sounds like you got lost in the book and couldn't put it down.

[Marion Jepkosgei]

The title and boom cover really peaked my interest. The review is also amazing. From what I have gathered, this poetry journal is a goldmine.