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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson

Wow Not exactly what I was expecting yet it was exactly what I needed. I’ve been struggling lately with everything and each and every one of these poems spoke to me in a different way. Keep Learning ,Keep Growing , Be Yourself, Do your Best is something I tell myself everyday before heading into work. I felt emotional while reading these poems that definitely touched my heart. I’m going to carry this with me as positive reassurance that everything will be alright. I highly recommend reading this Inspirational book as I think many of these poems we all need to hear at one point in our life or another. I’m looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The blurb for this book of poetry says, “Do yourself a favour: buy this, curl up in your favourite chair and read it, knowing you will come away refreshed”, and I would definitely recommend doing just that! I’m new to this author and her poetry, but I will be looking out for her again in the future, as I was hooked from poem to poem. I was surprised at how relatable each poem was, and how they spoke to me, making me feel immersed in them and also how engaged with the author I felt. Some of the poems I responded to more than others, and I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading them. My favourite poems were, ‘Awakening’ and ‘Sunrise’, the poem, ‘Refuge’, seemed particularly relevant with the war in Ukraine and the number of people seeking safety elsewhere. ‘A Shaft of Light’ and ‘Surrender’ were particularly emotional for me, as was ‘Down but Not Out’. I loved the ‘Recipe For Life’ at the end of the book, which left me with a feeling of hope and inspiration as I closed this book of poetry.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Tanya Wall, November 2022

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There were many poems in this book that spoke to me. Awakening – “We woke up this morning. We have much to be grateful for.” and Hold On – ” “Keep holding on.” This is a short book of poetry and while poetry isn’t on my list of things to read in general – I’m glad I picked this one up. I like Ms. Lawson’s style of writing, her topics and her ability to make the words in the poems connect with the reader.

Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this collection of poetry. There is something to accompany you no matter what your mood. The author has a way of writing that leaves you feeling understood and loved. It’s like getting a big hug when you need it or someone to dance the night away with you.

This book is full of poetry ranging from love to anger but I felt connected to each poem that I read.
I don’t normally spend time reading poetry but I really enjoy this authors work and the clever way the author was able to draw me in. I will definately be looking for more to read from this author

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Heather Bass

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have not read a poem book in years and I’m so glad I read this one. This book of poems is based on everyday life. These poems are not too long but they will stick in your mind for a while. I read this book in one sitting. Once I started these poems I could not stop. I loved them all but my favorite was Collective Creativity. The words said that we are all different and it is ok. This book gave me a new look at poetry and I can’t wait to read another one.
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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Micalah Weatherholtz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I was really blown away by the poems throughout this book and surprised by how much I really enjoyed them. The writing flowed, and was so smooth, all of the poems made so much sense. They were thought provoking, relatable, and were written about real-life. I am happy to say that this book has made it into my top favorite books that contain poetry. I really enjoyed reading these poems and Lily was able to give me a new look on poetry by showing me what poetry could be.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Rachel Moss

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed reading this set of poetry! It was easy for me to read, and I understood most if not all the poems, which says a lot for me since I usually don’t understand many poems. This went really fast too, so it was a quick read. I haven’t read anything from this author before but I will definitely be coming back because I really did enjoy this book of poems.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson. This is a lovely book of poems. I had never read this authors work before but I was very pleased with this selection. I’m not a huge fan of poems but these truly touched my heart. They made me think, made me sad, made me laugh all the range of emotions. All of these inspirational poems made a impact on me and my favorite was Game over. It made me reflect on the people I have removed from my life and the ones I still need to remove. Some of these I had to read a couple of times to really grasp what it meant to me. Poetry is very beautiful and this book is a beautiful collection. This book would make a great gift for the Poetry loving person in your life.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Poetry isn’t something I typically read but something about this book caught my eye and I just had to give it a go. I really enjoyed reading the different poems in this book. Each were distinctive and I thought they were all interesting. I liked that I was able to read one and then come back to the book. I found myself reading the poems during spare pockets of time.
I thought the author has done an amazing job at creating a vivid image with each individual poem. They elicited emotion and they left me thinking. This is a great collection.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Shea Gilkerson 11/8/22

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Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the MindEuphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind by Ryan M. Becker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! I wasn’t sure what I’d think of this book, or if I’d even be able to get through it – until I opened it. This book of poetry had a multitude of great references, experiences and feelings of empowerment. The author clearly worked his way through a journey as he put these poems to paper. I’m glad this book caught my attention and I took a chance on it – there are many entries I felt could have been written regarding life experiences of my own. Powerful.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As with pretty much any book of poetry, there were poems that spoke to me and there were poems that didn’t…which is why I love poetry because you never know what will speak to you. I always recommend poetry books. I will say the reason I didn’t give this a 5-star rating was because I felt that some of the poems could have been more flushed out and developed. Some felt a little cliché to me.
Two poems really stood out to me: “Sunrise” and “Perfection”. These really resonated with me and I definitely re-read them and will be re-reading them over and over again. I highly recommend Lily Lawson’s Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book…read it and take what resonates with you.

Reviewed by @meggs1717

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Tanya Wall November 2022

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I haven’t read a poetry book since my elementary school days. At first glimpse I was uncertain I would make it through this book, but as I continued in and took time to really listen to the message in each poem, I found myself enjoying it! I loved the colored pages with each poem. I liked the references to the Beatles. It has challenging vocabulary but the words painted a picture of meaning. If you want to read unique poetry, you might like to give this book a try.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker Reviewed by Amanda Meady

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The author has a talent for blending the relatable and the bizarre. I found myself experiencing emotions from different times in my life as I read different poems. The author has a raw talent in truly keying in on the readers inner thoughts and feelings, both those you wish to relive often and those we’d rather forget.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I love poetry and this collection of poems was truly fantastic. Each poem gave me something to think about as each poem was different, raw emotion and so much thought. I felt I was painted a picture of love, soul, inspiration and heart felt meaning.

A few of my favorites were “Parenting”, “Collective Creativity”, “Hate vs Love” and “Recipe for Life”.

If you enjoy wonderful poetry that really grabs you I would highly recommend this collection. This is one of my favorite and enjoyable poetry books I have ever read.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M Becker-review by Stephanie Driskill

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What can I say about this beautiful book of poetry? The words and the lilt have taken me back to the 70s where psychedelics were all the rage and the music of the day inspired and ignited a fire within us! The words are raw and oftentimes harsh and cutting but it is truly the journey of one’s inner self and for that I appreciate the honesty and the frankness of his writings. With musical tributes throughout the entire book to the Beatles and Pink Floyd, the nostalgia just continues especially when he mentions vinyl! Oh, the days of pops and crackles when listening to music on vinyl! How I miss those days of youth! I think that every person who reads this wonderland of poetry will find a poem or a thought from the writer that will resonate and make him question his existence or his role on earth. Great book and so welcome to read something so fresh and far from the beaten path!!

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful collection of poetry about life, love, hope, and never giving up. These poems were a true inspiration, and this collection is something worth reading repeatedly. These poems made me cry, made me think, and touched my soul on a deep level. Many of the poems resonated so deeply with me that it was as though I had written them myself. I especially loved the poems Game Over, and No Surrender because they reflected my thoughts on what it felt like to severe ties with toxic people in my life. I also enjoyed Hate VS Love, Recipe for Life, and Sunrise because they were gentle reminders that there is beauty to be found if we look hard enough and how important it is to be able to see the beauty in the small things. I highly recommend this beautiful written collection of poetry.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Nakyshia Leger

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed connecting with the poems in this book. Each one was inspirational, encouraging me to open my mind and dig deeper into my own self-awareness. The pieces in this collaboration spell out survivor and tell the tale of someone who has overcome many obstacles. As a survivor myself, each piece resonated with me and reminded me of the growth I have made. I revisited this book several times and got a little more from it with each read. What an inspirational journey these works will take you on! Well worth the read.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Deb Robinson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book of Poetry. Every poem took me to a place in my life to reflect on. How I handled it and how I have grown throughout the years. The author’s words had you smiling at times and sometimes sad at the state of the world today. The poems are short and quick to read but will stay with you for a while.

The poems are written in a simplest way that you will understand and not complicated like Shakespear. If you enjoy poetry as much as I do. This is a book to get lost in.

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As the title suggests this is a book of poetry about life, love and challenges we face every day. This is the third poetry book written by Lily but the first I have read. I am looking forward to exploring some of her other work.

Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry is a collection of colourful and lyrical poems will make you reflect and ponder and explore moods and emotions. Lily has the ability to make the words dance and speak to you. Written in simplistic style it is an easy and short read.

There is something that will resonate with whoever reads Lily’s work. Trust me you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

 

4 Stars

 

“Collective Creativity

We paint from the palette of life –
use brushes of all sizes, old and new.
Sometimes other people
will add colours to the canvas.
Each image, unique in interpretation
Every one, a masterpiece.”

 

“Perfection

Roses,
tempting,
beautiful aroma,
delicate flowers.
Thorns
reminding us
beautiful things
have flaws.”

 

Rainbow Red’s Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson is a wonderful collection of poetry that, at times, reached right into my soul and spoke to me. Ms. Lawson seemed to effortlessly capture so many different emotions, as well as giving wonderful insight into our human experience. From beautiful and poignant, to emotional and complicated, shows a deep understanding of all aspects of the human condition…
I saw my own thoughts and experiences reflected in her words, but she also gave me some thought-provoking moments, words and thoughts to ponder on more…
A wonderful little book- full of meaning, emotion, inspiration, heart, and a little soul.

Thank you, Lily Lawson!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Brandy Vaughn

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A lot of words about survival and rising out of the ashes like the Phoenix. Reflective poetry that make you contemplate your own stories of strength and how far you’ve come. Metaphorical language that engages the reader to continue to turn the page. Poetry tells a story and this book does just that! I look forward to more work from Lily Lawson.

Brandy Vaughn, October 2022

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This author has greatly touched my soul! The writing was beautiful and moved beautifully like the waves on a beach greatly glazing the sand, to say hello and goes back to see where this life leads next!

I do love poetry. This collection really touched me and held me in a way of comfort. Realistic and heart felt. The ability to relate and feel was certainly strong! The author had a way with words and writing. I very much enjoyed these and the way I reflected after reading each one. I know this is a collection of poems that can be enjoyed by the world, and I think everyone, would find at least one poem that appeals to them. For me, there were certainly many that spoke and touched me. Truly loved this book of poems with all I am!

I can not say enough good things about this wonderful author and the poems that resided within this book! You must experience it for yourself. Defiantly a high recommendation for this must read book/author!

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Rainbow’s Red Book of Poetry by Lily Lawson – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beautiful poetry that celebrates love and life’s challenges. ‘Game Over’ is the one that most resonated with me. Many of these may speak to you. Some are profound. Some are deep. Most make you think. I am not a fan of poetry but I found myself reading everyone of these and finding them beautiful and thoughtful. The rhythm flows nicely. I recommend this book to everybody. Even if you have runed the other way to poetry, give this a try. This isn’t your normal poetry. Contemporary poetry that will have you thinking about life. Well-done author.

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‘Do yourself a favour: buy this, curl up in your favourite chair and read it, knowing you will come away refreshed.’

Life is a complex thing. As social beings, we live side by side, sometimes in not so harmonious circumstances. This book celebrates love and tackling the challenges we face as humans. Control is not always ours.

Keep learning.

Keep growing.

Be yourself.

Do your best.

Life is complicated, yet very simple.

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Lily Lawson is a poet and fiction writer living in the UK.  She has had poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction published in anthologies and online in addition to her books.

‘My Father’s Daughter’ has poems referring to her Mam’s dementia, the church volunteer roles she held and her experiences as she began to take her writing seriously. ‘A Taste of What’s to Come’ is a varied selection of poems which give some impression of the range of her work. ‘Rainbow’s Red Poetry Book’ is the first of the Rainbow Series. It celebrates love and tackling the challenges we face as humans.

She is currently studying online for an Open Degree with the Open University. She loves reading, watching American TV, eating chocolate, listening to music, and hanging out on social media (not all at the same time!)

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Euphoric Wonderland. by Ryan Becker – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve been a long time poetry fan and I picked this one to read, I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve read some that I can’t get into or fully grasp the concepts. I read others that are unbelievably funny. This one has so many tv/movie references, musical annotations, and especially the Beatles references that it not only caught my attention but kept me enjoying the entire journey of the poetry collection.
Poetry has a way of depicting emotions and physical states for specific points in time for many. Becker does an amazing job with his lyrical connotation as people transition from discovering oneself, seeking content culture into deeper life meanings, and moments of discovery in bringing meaning. Yet again poetical lyrics are made for one’s own interpretation and realizations to take away after reading. I found Becker’s work to be very moving and adaptable to many of my own experiences. This is an absolutely well worthy read and one to keep for future reference. I’d read this again and again.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Jasmin Marie

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60676407-euphoric-wonderland” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1648016903l/60676407._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60676407-euphoric-wonderland”>Euphoric Wonderland: An Eclectic Collection of Psychedelic Poetry to Stimulate the Senses and Open the Mind</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21521632.Ryan_M_Becker”>Ryan M. Becker</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5055574440″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Can you imagine discovering the complexities of the music/lyrics of the Beatles at the age of 36 and writing a collection of poetry in response? That’s what this author did! Throughout this collection, the author paints vivid imagery of his life and/or emotions in each poem– telling us about his childhood, teenage, and adult experiences. There were times that I was a bit lost in the psychedelic nature of this poetry– maybe I would have understood it a little more if I too were on a different dimension but there many poems that were relatable in the sense of feeling lost in my mind or emotions. Also, the vocabulary is a bit challenging- so keep a dictionary or Google at the ready!
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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Barbie England

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I haven’t read many collections of poetry. However, I found elements of this collection that I identify with, which heightened my enjoyment. I believe that poetry is designed to make you feel something. At times Mr. Becker uses language that I am unfamiliar with. I enjoyed this, because I got the chance to expand on my vocabulary skill, and slow down to really grasp the meaning behind his words. I feel like some of the music references were probably missed by me as I’m not an avid listener to the Beatles. My favorite poems in this volume were the ones that depicted the author’s mental health and how he deals with it. Also, the background design contributes to the themes of the poems, and enhances the reading experience in a lovely way!

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Karen Pearman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am usually not a fan of poetry books, but I loved the eclectic cover of this and decided to check it out from my library. It was odd, full of different proses and quite good. It is not your typical poetry book. This book dived into everything from music to mental illness and quite a bit of everything in between. I personally loved the musical references especially those from the Beatles. It was full of beautiful, colorful pages. I highly recommend this if you are looking for poetry that is part Jerry Garcia and part Symon Maguru. I found it to be very hypnotic.

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Mary Espinoza

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was not what I was expecting—from first glance at the book’s cover, it looked like it would be about music, however it was instead a collection of poetry; covering many of today’s topics and issues. The last time I enjoyed poetry like this was when I was younger and read the books from Shel Silverstein. To me, Euphoric Wonderland is the adult version of the Shel Silverstein books. Besides the captivating poems, beautiful art work was included. The combination of wonderful poetry and amazing illustrations made for a relaxing read! So, if poetry is your thing, I highly recommend.

Mary Espinoza

October 2022

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Euphoric Wonderland by Ryan M. Becker – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Euphoric Wonderland is a collection of the author’s poetry. The poetry represents many different experiences of his life brought about in a moment of understanding while listening to the Beatles. He states that not that long ago, he discovered the music of the Beatles, on vinyl, and his life was changed. I am not sure how to describe what I just read if I am being honest. There were times that I didn’t really understand what he was trying to say and felt I was reading something similar to a Dr. Seuss book. However, there were also many poems that were very relatable to things today (p.s. You may need a dictionary, a lot of extensive vocabulary is used). That is what I enjoyed the most, his poetry used phrasing, words, lyrics, etc. that were recognizable by today’s society. I also enjoyed the aestetics of the book, the art matched much of what was being portrayed so helped, at times, with understanding. Overall, I feel poetry is a little bit of a lost art and for that alone, I enjoyed the process of reading this collection.

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