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The Collected Works of Jim Morrison: Poetry, Journals, Transcripts, and Lyrics by Jim Morrison, Frank Lisciandro, Tom Robbins

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nelau_u's review

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4.5

roxxie's review

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5.0

A Masterpiece of Literary Genius! – 5 Stars more than well deserved

I recently had the pleasure of reading The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, and I have to admit that it was a phenomenal experience. As an ongoing listener of The Doors and the mysterious Jim Morrison, this compilation has surpassed all of my expectations and then some.

The Collected Works of Jim Morrison

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A true musical and artistic genius’s unadulterated and uncensored originality is on display in this exquisitely selected collection. With an alluring gravity, Jim Morrison’s words entice you into his world, a labyrinth of ideas and emotions. Every poem, song, and prose piece has something to offer, regardless of your level of familiarity with his writing.

The wide range of this collection is what makes it unique. It includes a wide variety of Morrison’s output, including his incisive essays, intriguing poetry, and mesmerizing song lyrics. It’s an amazing voyage into the thoughts of a man who saw and communicated the human experience in a very special way.

Morrison writes with such haunting elegance, deep thought, and vivid imagery that it is genuinely compelling. He was obviously an introspective individual who wasn’t afraid to explore the darker recesses of his psyche, as seen by the timeless quality of his thoughts. It seems as though his words reach the reader’s heart and soul directly, transcending the confines of time.

The reading experience is enhanced by the book’s addition of perceptive commentary and background material that clarifies the setting and significance of Morrison’s works. It pays a thorough tribute to a genuinely legendary artist.

Conclusion

You’ll discover passion, rebellion, contemplation, and a deep understanding of the human condition in The Collected Works of Jim Morrison. This collection is a must-have for any library, whether you’re looking for motivation, wisdom, or just a peek into the head of a rock star. Anyone who values the fusion of literature and music should have a particular place on their library for this masterpiece. This incredible compilation is a wonderful way to honor Jim Morrison’s legacy, and I heartily recommend it. A hidden gem of five stars!

This review was first published at The Art of Reading.

jammasterjamie's review

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4.0

What can I say? If you're a Doors fan then you'll probably want to buy this book. More specifically, if you're a Jim Morrison fan then you'll definitely want to buy this book. It's pretty great. Sure, there's a fair amount of drivel and adolescent cringeyness, but the moments of brilliance shine all the more because of them. Jim probably wasn't as great of a poet as he thought he was, but he really did have a strong observational eye on the culture and a sometimes magical way of expressing how he felt about the human condition. If he'd lived even just a little while longer, you can tell that his poetic vision would have solidified into something more mature and truly poignant.