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The Sun and Her Flowers : Book Review

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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 w...

Romeo and Juliet : Book Review

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Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet are the two names we all get familiar with once we enter our teens – the classic love story in which lovers ate poison and committed suicide as the society didn’t approve of their love. Whenever a guy and a girl fall in love at first sight, instead of saying they are in love we start addressing them as Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet have become an alias for lovers falling in love at first sight. There have been so many movies directed and books written which are inspired by this classic play of William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet. Whenever there is a tragic ending to any love story, we always make a reference to Romeo and Juliet. Such frequent references to Romeo and Juliet characters' in our daily lives made me wonder one day that why haven’t I read this classic! And thus, I ordered the Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. And, only after reading it I realized what I was missing until now....