Reviews

Lips Too Chilled by Matsuo Bashō

lucys_library's review

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

3.75

fortiora's review

reflective relaxing fast-paced

I don't think I really understand haikus, so therefore no rating :/. I did enjoy the seasonal themes.

unquietslumberer_tia's review

slow-paced

mryjne's review

adventurous challenging lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

larva_parva's review

dark emotional mysterious reflective relaxing sad

4.5

bananax's review

3.0

a collection of haiku, I love the format but I think reading translated Japanese Haiku is like showering with a rain coat on.

arcticmelting's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

This is the most poetic experience i have ever felt. The translation was impeccable, the fracing was quintessential. 
I have never experienced anything like this.
I must recommend it to anyone who will read it. 
I am astonished. I am stunned. 

I will recite one that stuck to me particularly 

Under the cherry -
blossom soup,
blossom salad.

clari's review

reflective

3.5

chanco1624's review

3.0

I don't think I understand all of it but it's still beautiful

regitzexenia's review

4.0

Lost in translation seems very fitting for this book. I have always admired the art of haiku poetry, and while I for the most part felt moved by the beauty of these poems, sometimes I caught myself thinking one or two didn't make much sense and mostly I think it had to do with the English translation. I'm pretty sure I'll reread these soon, perhaps when it finally feels like spring in Denmark.

Reviewed on my blog Bookish Love Affair.