The Sun and Her Flowers : Book Review

The Sun and Her Flowers By Rupi Kaur

It’s the second book on poetry I have read and that also of the same author.

I never thought I am going to ever read rather enjoy this genre. But as is always said ‘Never Say Never’,

So here I am today writing the book review of this genre.

And as it’s my second read of this author so this gives enough hint that that yes I like her writing style.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and looking
forward to reading more of her books.

This book is segregated into five sections:

Wilting, falling, rooting, rising and blooming.

The book is not generalized on one single topic. In each section, the collection of poems are based on five different scenarios.

While Wilting is about grief where someone leaves you with a sickening feeling, Falling is all about self-abandonment. Rooting, on the other hand, is all about respecting and nurturing one’s roots and Rising is about self-love. Lastly, Blooming about empowering oneself.

As we all are aware of the essence of any poem lies within how with minimal use of words maximum can be extracted through it, and every single poem of this book has this. It’s not only the use of simple vocabulary and clear and crisp language, but the illustrations in support of poems make you visualize the poem and connect to it in a deeper and more emotional way.

Extracts:

As each and every poem is beautiful it’s difficult for me to select any favorites this time. The poems below (one from each section of the book) are selected on the basis of the number of lines (so I have to type less :) )

wilting

‘You left

And I wanted you still

Yet I deserved someone

Who was willing to stay’

Falling

‘what is stronger

than the human heart

which shatters over and over

and still lives’

rooting

‘when it came to speaking

She said do it with commitment

Every word you say

Is your own responsibility’

Rising

‘the right one does not

stand in your way

they make space for you

to step forward’

Blooming

‘trust your body

It reacts to right and wrong

Better than your mind does’

Rating: 3/5

I Am M-M-Mumbai : Book Review

I Am M-M-Mumbai by Rishi Vohra

Rishi contacted me to give a read to his book, initially I was skeptical but after reading the synopsis I decided to give it a read and I must say I didn’t regret my decision even once while reading.

It’s a simple story and a quick read having a freshness in the writing style. You won’t keep the book down before completing it, it’s like watching a romcom which you can’t just turn-off in between. Overall, it gave me a feel-good factor after reading.

One thing which I liked about the book is it reminded us that Stammering is not to be made fun of. Rather it's a verbal disability like any other physical or mental disability. Stammering needs proper medical treatment like any other medical ailment.

And the line which struck me the most:
“When life brings you rock bottom, the only direction to move in is up.”

Storyline:

There is nothing explicit about the story. A simple plot is written in an entertaining style which would hold your interest.

A handsome, good-looking young man named Rudra, belonging to a middle-class family in Mumbai, had an aspiration to become an actor. He was having no Godfather in Bollywood and over and above he stammered. The life hit him hard; he was ridiculed and humiliated for his stammering, his girlfriend left him, he was abandoned by his father, he was having no place to live, he ended up staying with a bar dancer. So the story is about his journey how he achieved his dream of becoming a successful actor.

But what made me loved this book is the simple yet appealing style of writing.

I would definitely recommend this book if you are looking for a light-hearted book or you want some company while traveling. This book will leave a smile on your face and will make you believe in happy ending once again.

Lines I liked the most:

‘If you love someone, set them free.’
‘People push their own insecurities on you.’
‘Once you start thinking positively, you will see your whole life changing.'
'Never delay new beginnings.'
'The day you start believing in yourself, things start happening.'

Rating: 3/5