Reviews tagging 'Colonisation'

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

10 reviews

littlecake's review against another edition

emotional hopeful relaxing fast-paced

4.0

Rupi Kaur's poetry collection offers an accessible yet profoundly moving reading experience. Despite my usual preference for Urdu poetry, I was captivated by her modern and relatable style. The poems addressing themes of heartbreak, family dynamics, and migration resonated with me. Overall, it's a good collection, with an aesthetically pleasing edition that complements the emotive content.

It's true that Rupi Kaur has gained some criticism for her perceived simplicity, with some people considering her work cringy or even untalented. However, I believe there's genuine beauty in simplicity, and not all poetry needs to be elaborate or pretentious to make an impact. Kaur's straightforward style allows her messages to resonate with a broader audience.

Whether you're a seasoned poetry enthusiast or someone new to the genre, there's something in this book that will resonate with you.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Colonisation, Child abuse, and Rape

jadehusdanhicks's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful fast-paced

4.0

Consent
Self worth 

Identity 

Grief 

War and immigration 

Body 

Abortion/ infanticide 

History and freedom

Empowerment and love
All of these themes were present in this book. All vital. All emotive. All moving. 

Split into chapters aptly named. Wilting. Fallling. Rooting. Rising. And blooming.  Like the life cycle of a flower its pages grow through life’s experiences. 

Kaur just has a way with words that stimulate the brain and this was another great collection from her.  Already leaving me yearning for more ready to delve into the third collection named home body. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, War, Child abuse, Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Colonisation, Grief, and Sexual assault

zoesdigitalw0rld's review

reflective fast-paced

0.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Sexism, Sexual assault, Colonisation, Grief, Rape, and Child death

blueyogi's review

emotional inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Rape, and Grief

Moderate: Abandonment, Fatphobia, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Sexism, Colonisation, Violence, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Colonisation, Cancer, Dysphoria, Blood, Mental illness, Abortion, and Infidelity

shelvesofivy's review against another edition

hopeful reflective

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Sexual assault, and Rape

Moderate: Misogyny and Abortion

Minor: Colonisation

cartermon4's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Rape, and Sexual assault

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Racism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Grief, and Colonisation

majakrmer's review

inspiring lighthearted reflective

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual assault, Child death, Racism, Grief, Mental illness, Rape, Sexual violence, Self harm, Colonisation, Abortion, and Sexual content

skyfluff8's review

hopeful reflective medium-paced

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Blood, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Sexism, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Abortion, Toxic relationship, Rape, Sexual violence, and Body shaming

the_reading_wren's review

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

Devastating, bold and healing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Grief, Sexual assault, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Rape, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Colonisation

Moderate: Sexual content

rory_john14's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad fast-paced

2.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Death, Grief, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Blood, Eating disorder, Medical content, Self harm, Racism, and Xenophobia

Minor: Colonisation