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4.33 AVERAGE
4.33 AVERAGE
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I have had a slight obsession with Frida Kahlo's work, ever since it was introduced to me a few years ago, by an art teacher, who, herself, drew a lot of inspiration and courage from Kahlo's artistic style. So of course I was intrigued, and incredibly excited to say the least, when I stumbled upon this book.
The book itself is a nice mixture between the essays and commentaries that are made in relation to the content of the diary, and the brilliant illustrations, poetry(Ish) texts, thoughts and memoirs created by Kahlo.
It makes a beautiful creation, that I quite frankly do not ever want to stop reading.
The book itself is a nice mixture between the essays and commentaries that are made in relation to the content of the diary, and the brilliant illustrations, poetry(Ish) texts, thoughts and memoirs created by Kahlo.
It makes a beautiful creation, that I quite frankly do not ever want to stop reading.
Awesome book but not sure about the commentary accompanying the translation but otherwise an awesome discovery. Gave me greater insight into the wonderful Frida Khalo and the creative process.
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Informative and enjoyed the pictures
- Not as cohesive as I'd like and kind of hard to read
The only really negative point about this book, is the introduction which is very long and if I'm honest rather boring.
It's also a shame that the translation is at the very end of the book, making reading it not the most practical thing but I loved it very very much nevermind. Not only for the stunning drawings, amazing poetry and touching letters in it, but because it helped me to understand Frida, the artist, the woman, the wife on a whole new level. Her writing made me tear up several times and something about the her diary really touched my soul. I knew how inspiring and strong Frida was, I never knew how sensitive and loving she had been too.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes her work and or is interested in her story. It is worth every pound.
It's also a shame that the translation is at the very end of the book, making reading it not the most practical thing but I loved it very very much nevermind. Not only for the stunning drawings, amazing poetry and touching letters in it, but because it helped me to understand Frida, the artist, the woman, the wife on a whole new level. Her writing made me tear up several times and something about the her diary really touched my soul. I knew how inspiring and strong Frida was, I never knew how sensitive and loving she had been too.
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes her work and or is interested in her story. It is worth every pound.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
I think it's weird to give a star rating to a diary, so I didn't rate. I definitely recommend if you're at all interested in the life of Frida Kahlo.