Book Review of Years Spent by Lalit Kumar
Poetry, for me, is always a genre that I get back to, especially in times of distress. It is one of those places which give one maximum solace, I feel. Book Review of Years Spent by Lalit Kumar
Book review of 52 Pips: Poetry from Time’s Deck by Rekha Bhagtani
While prose is a straightforward method of putting forth your ideas and perceptions, poetry is a challenge cherished by the adventurous. Book review of 52 Pips: Poetry from Time’s Deck by Rekha Bhagtani
Poetries of emotions – Book review of Ochre by Shristi Saini
They are random poems, random thoughts and yet manage to thrum a string deep within. Book review of Ochre by Shristi Saini
Book review of Reinvention by Natasha Malpani Oswal
I loved each one of them and I am going to treasure this stunning book forever. Book review of Reinvention by Natasha Malpani Oswal
Book Review: Conversations With My Love | Rajiv Kapoor
I am so happy that from that million book TBR list, I read a gem of a book. Book Review: Conversations With My Love | Rajiv Kapoor
Book review of The Truth About Magic by Atticus
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Book Reviews
The Camphor of Night by Samir Satam
It’s been quite a while since I last read a poetry book that managed to strike chords in my heart. Little did I know that this short book of merely 118 pages will have such a devastating yet lingering effect on my mind, heart & soul. Words seem to fall short in describing my emotions at this moment. All transcendental feelings seem to perish when I think about writing a review for The Camphor of Night. This is a very good poetry book of hardly 118 pages. So considering the size, it took me a little over an hour to finish it. Now let me get down to the facts which will help me justify my point accordingly. The cover has been designed very well. The backdrop looks very good, it’s simple yet vivid. The dark and white theme along with the rider and trees enhances the overall picturesque presented here. It looks attractive and pleasant to the eyes. One of the very reasons why I picked this book up. The title is another important aspect that captivated me. It’s apt and sounds interesting. It gets justified with the content over the passage of time. From the very first page where the author leaves a note for the readers under the headline, ‘ode to an unfinished coin‘ to the ending page describing art as a loved child of restlessness and insanity. Samir Satam has a very unique, lucid and vivid approach to things. Let it be short notes, messages or poems throughout the poet. This fact gets accomplished effectively. It also gets accompanied by the sheer tenacity of the poems which are capable of capturing the underlying emotions lying dormant within our heart. The figure of speech and rhyming has been incorporated well in some of the poems in the book. Though I felt this compilation could’ve been added at many other places of the book as well. Nevertheless, it was a really good read. It’s been ages since I read such a fine piece of art. Overall, The Camphor of Night is a lovely read. My Rating: 4/5 stars . . . . . Also read: A poem that will fill you up with the nostalgia of your first time in Mumbai Do you guys love poetry? If yes, then I’m sure that you’re going to love this book and our section of poetry in Booxoul’s bookshelf, check them out here. Also, do let us know your favorite poetry book in the comments below!
Book Reviews
Walking with my Soul by Jasbeer Singh
Publication: Amazon Page Count: 46 Review As you all know by now that poetry is one of my most favourite genres. I love reading poetry books because life feels incomplete without poems. A solace I seek every time I am down. So, whenever I get a chance to read or review Poetry books, I pounce on them with both the hands. The reaction I had, when I got a chance to review this book was beyond rejoicing. Walking with my Soul by Jasbeer Singh’s a very nice poetry book, barely 46 pages long. So considering the size, it just took me almost no time to finish it. Furthermore, I like books that are compact in size because they give it a very lucid sense. Now, we’re going to get on with the book. Cover has been very well designed. It looks attractive It looks attractive and pleasurable to the eyes. It’s one of the many reasons why I picked up this book. The title is apt and it sounds interesting. It is justified on the basis of the content provided within. I loved the musings that accompanied many of the poems throughout the novel. The musings gave a general impression of what poetry is to arrive next. It really felt good while glancing through them. The combination of poems & musings on every page was totally new to me. They complimented each other as I progressed further in the book. I loved this concept and had a pleasant experience while reading it. However, I felt editing was needed. A thorough editing would’ve done the job. Also, rhyming & figure of speech needed considerable work to be done. Without a figure of speech, poetry seemed bland. Though the effort put into this book was evident, however, I still felt it could’ve been much better. The concept was good. Overall, a good read – neither too shabby nor too great! Rating I have rated it 3/5 stars. . . . . . About the Author Jasbeer Singh Born in Chithi singh pora, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir and bought up in Jammu. Currently working as a software professional. Although he grew up with a dream of becoming a doctor, destiny landed him in the IT field. Traveling to different places and knowing different cultures always amused him. Reading and Writing poetry makes him what we call alive. His debut book is ‘Walking with My Soul‘ a sum up of some poetry and story mix up. Inspired to write more books especially storybooks. A dream to touch many hearts along the globe. Follow Jasbeer Singh on Instagram @iamjasbeersingh . . . . . If you loved the review, then get your copy of it on Amazon by clicking here and if you want us to review or recommend a book, then do let us know in the comments below or on Instagram @booxoul.
Entertainment
I can’t stop feeling nostalgic about the first time I went to Mumbai after reading this poem by Ayushmann
I don’t know if I should start this article with the times when I first came to Mumbai or how Ayushmann Khurrana isn’t just an actor but a Sufi poet in disguise. It’s been two years since I first came to Mumbai and much like everyone else, I was scared too. Scared of will I be able to get in this city of Dreams known as Bombay or Mumbai? Scared because of the way, Bollywood and people talk about it. Scared of the crowd. Scared of… what if I change? But let me just stop there! This isn’t about my struggle nor about how did I fit in, but it’s about how Ayushmann’s poem made me go through all of that 2-years-ago first-time Mumbai visit feels again. Kaali-Peeli, CST, Marine Drive pe walk, Mumbai ki baarish, Vada Pao aur kya kuch nahi! I flashbacked all of it. Let’s just dive into Khurrana’s poem and here it goes: Jab pehli dafaa aaya tha Mumbai tab bhi ho rahi thi baarish. Aaj bhi barkha bahaar hai. Yahaan ki bheed ki tarah sapne thhe aankhn mein hazaar, Aaj bhi umangein tez taraat hai. Maa baap ne nam aankhon se di thi mujhe parvaaz, Aaj bhi unki fikr barqaraar hai. Second class sleeper pe aaya tha is sheher mein doston ke saath, Aaj bhi usi safar ka khumaar hai. Uth kar gira, gir kar utha. Chala. Udaa. Aaj unhi thokaron ki khaatir mere haq mein rashtriya puraskaar hai. Here is his original Instagram post: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) on Aug 10, 2019 at 12:47am PDT Isn’t Khurrana is just wow? Like first Andhadhun, then Badhaai ho and then tons of poems by him that have been getting viral on social media for a really long time. Tell me about you in the comments below. Have you ever been to Mumbai? and if yes, then did you find the poem relatable and nostalgic?
