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indianahat's review against another edition
3.0
Honest truth is that there may be some bias on the fact that Rupi Kaur is my goddesss and I may have a tendency to compare all else to her.
At some point I do believe that I will need to read these poems as Courtney intended - to read them when the emotions that inspire them are present, which might make them more enjoyable. Some of the poems found within Pillow Thoughts are beautiful and unique, that truly showcase her voice. Yet simultaneously there also lie a large quantity of poems that blend into the background. With no merit of their own - just 'not right'.
I just can't handle the whole rhyming poetry thing. Just not it for me unfortunately. I prefer the more of the top of your head, random thoughts thing. A future re-read could potentially change this rating, but for now if you are looking for a quick read then I suggest this to do the trick.
At some point I do believe that I will need to read these poems as Courtney intended - to read them when the emotions that inspire them are present, which might make them more enjoyable. Some of the poems found within Pillow Thoughts are beautiful and unique, that truly showcase her voice. Yet simultaneously there also lie a large quantity of poems that blend into the background. With no merit of their own - just 'not right'.
I just can't handle the whole rhyming poetry thing. Just not it for me unfortunately. I prefer the more of the top of your head, random thoughts thing. A future re-read could potentially change this rating, but for now if you are looking for a quick read then I suggest this to do the trick.
audgpodg's review against another edition
4.0
Some relatable stuff for sure , with some fluff. some poems definitely hit me in the feels and brought back a lot of emotions and memories I locked away. Guess that serves the purpose of the book, right?
drowninggirl's review against another edition
3.0
About a handful of the poems were incredibly sweet and tender. A lot seemed to lack depth for me or were too on the nose. Really loved to read lgbtqia poems and overall would say still an enjoyable, easy read but I did expect a bit more.
matchamademoiselle's review against another edition
Pillow Toughts ou ici "Le soleil se lèvera toujours" c'est de la poésie Instagram à la Rupi Kaur. J'avais lu ce recueil en anglais à l'époque, mais aujourd'hui, passé la vingtaine, je trouve ces phrases pour la plupart oubliables. Elles manquent de substance. La plupart ressemblent fortement à des phrases positives (ou du mélodrame adolescent) que l'on peut trouver sur Facebook et j'ai trouvé ça fade... Peut-être que j'ai un cœur de pierre, insensible, qui n'est plus touché par le romantisme et la sensibilité moderne, mais je me suis ennuyée...
Peut-être qu'il faut le lire à un certain âge ou dans un mood spécifique.
Je ne sais pas.
Mais c'est un recueil à ne surtout pas lire d'une traite (même si c'est très rapide à faire).
Puis c'est tellement frustrant ces recueils avec une seule phrase sur une page… et le papier dans tout ça ?
Sinon j'ai beaucoup aimé les méduses.
Peut-être qu'il faut le lire à un certain âge ou dans un mood spécifique.
Je ne sais pas.
Mais c'est un recueil à ne surtout pas lire d'une traite (même si c'est très rapide à faire).
Puis c'est tellement frustrant ces recueils avec une seule phrase sur une page… et le papier dans tout ça ?
Sinon j'ai beaucoup aimé les méduses.
chelydavidson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
5.0