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4.6 AVERAGE
4.6 AVERAGE
My most recent read, Saturn and Their Rings, was truly unlike any other book of poetry that I have ever read. The poetry is all centered around the planet Saturn, and explores the surfaces and expeditions pertaining to it, connecting every word back to the inner workings of the author, S. N. Benenhaley.
Honestly, the book was beautiful - the imagery provided through the illustrations as well as through the language was gorgeous and made the read feel like an artistic journey of the mind. Much like the author says in various poems, I felt like I was floating, but instead of floating in space, I felt like I was floating along the words of the pages.
I feel like if I was more of a planetary nerd, I would have connected to the book more, but I was still captivated by several poems, such as New Moon, Gravity, Many Moons, and 29 Year Orbit. Reading 29 Year Orbit, which just happens to be the very last poem, made me jump out of my seat with a fist in the air because I felt so personally attacked by it (in the best way possible). I don’t think I have ever felt embodied by a poem like that before.
Overall, the book is a meaningful & quick read that made me want to go research Saturn and hop in my own personal spaceship made of deep thought and heavy emotions. This will definitely be one that I come back to in the future for some reflective thinking!
Honestly, the book was beautiful - the imagery provided through the illustrations as well as through the language was gorgeous and made the read feel like an artistic journey of the mind. Much like the author says in various poems, I felt like I was floating, but instead of floating in space, I felt like I was floating along the words of the pages.
I feel like if I was more of a planetary nerd, I would have connected to the book more, but I was still captivated by several poems, such as New Moon, Gravity, Many Moons, and 29 Year Orbit. Reading 29 Year Orbit, which just happens to be the very last poem, made me jump out of my seat with a fist in the air because I felt so personally attacked by it (in the best way possible). I don’t think I have ever felt embodied by a poem like that before.
Overall, the book is a meaningful & quick read that made me want to go research Saturn and hop in my own personal spaceship made of deep thought and heavy emotions. This will definitely be one that I come back to in the future for some reflective thinking!
"I am Saturn, a planet of diamond rainstorms,
Mega blizzards, and hexagonal hurricanes.
I will have to find my own light by my own
means."
Talk about some atmospheric poetry!
This collection features stellar illustrations and poems from the perspective of Saturn—a lonely planet where it rains diamonds and eighty-two moons surround in orbit. Like Saturn, known for it's exceptional ring system, S. N. Benenhaley writes that we are also more than the protective barriers we build around us. With some deeper exploration, the complexity of this galactic gas giant will be worth the expedition.
I thought that some of the themes could've been explored further, because some of the narrative got a little repetitive and could've been refined a bit more, but generally this collection shows promise for an upcoming poet dedicated to honing their craft.
I would recommend this collection for fans of Nikita Gill and Clementine von Radics.
Mega blizzards, and hexagonal hurricanes.
I will have to find my own light by my own
means."
Talk about some atmospheric poetry!
This collection features stellar illustrations and poems from the perspective of Saturn—a lonely planet where it rains diamonds and eighty-two moons surround in orbit. Like Saturn, known for it's exceptional ring system, S. N. Benenhaley writes that we are also more than the protective barriers we build around us. With some deeper exploration, the complexity of this galactic gas giant will be worth the expedition.
I thought that some of the themes could've been explored further, because some of the narrative got a little repetitive and could've been refined a bit more, but generally this collection shows promise for an upcoming poet dedicated to honing their craft.
I would recommend this collection for fans of Nikita Gill and Clementine von Radics.
I have never related to a planet as much as I do with the representation of Saturn in these poems. The coldness and honesty that is translated through these writings is honestly what I live for when it comes to this style of poetry. The planetary tie ins are enough to make anyone with a little science nerd in them geek out and the bitterness of the planet made me laugh quite a few times.
Not only did I love the poems themselves but the artwork on each page always made me pause to appreciate the little images. I would have to say Aurora and Paper Rings were my favorite pages imagery wise.
Would highly recommend picking up a copy of this work and enjoying everything that comes with it, from the writing to the drawings. (I know I'll be picking up a physical copy!)
And if you do, here are a few of my favorite selections:
Please Don't Break My Rings
Hexagonal Hurricane
It's Better Off This Way
Gravity
Many Moons
Not only did I love the poems themselves but the artwork on each page always made me pause to appreciate the little images. I would have to say Aurora and Paper Rings were my favorite pages imagery wise.
Would highly recommend picking up a copy of this work and enjoying everything that comes with it, from the writing to the drawings. (I know I'll be picking up a physical copy!)
And if you do, here are a few of my favorite selections:
Please Don't Break My Rings
Hexagonal Hurricane
It's Better Off This Way
Gravity
Many Moons
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Saturn and Their Rings does exactly what poetry is supposed to do, in my mind. It’s a deeply touching, beautifully worded read that I’d happily recommend. I’m incredibly impressed by Benenhaley, and I know I’ll be following their work from here on out. I can’t wait to see what they come up with next.