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suzcluff's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
2.5
prettyxliesss's review against another edition
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
hopeloveslit's review
2.0
I enjoyed several poems, but none of them sparked anything. Nonetheless, the poems are relatable and touching. I enjoyed the illustrations but enjoyed the writing style less. I recommend this book to readers looking for a gateway into poetry or readers of contemporary poetry. It's simplistic and easy to consume.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel for sending me a copy.
Thank you to Andrews McMeel for sending me a copy.
chasegartzke's review
5.0
This is one of the most simplistic and straightforward collections I’ve read - really stripped down, with no frills or gimmicks. The only other book of poetry I’ve read that I can say that about it Bluets by Maggie Nelson, but the similarities between the two end there. Serenity is a soft easing into the emotions we all experience, whereas Bluets holds your eyelids open and makes you stare at the human condition through both its beauty and its ugliness. Serenity touches on things such as love and loss, but it’s ultimately heavily steeped in hope. That’s one of the things that made this such a pleasant read. I loved it, and I can’t wait to read everything else F.S. Yousaf has written!
aellereads's review
4.0
For many years, poetry never really appealed to me. I always had difficulty connecting with poets' feelings, emotions, and allegories.
Serenity is one of the only poetry collections that allowed me to relate to the author and enabled me to feel on my own. Have past, present, and future memories or hopes come to me. Simple yet incredibly powerful, lyrical, and touching, F.S Yousaf's poems transport you to your inner world.
A few of my favourite poems were 'Reasons', 'Hallow', 'Between You And Me', 'Each Journey Looks Different', and 'Entitle'.
*I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free copy in exchange for my honest review.
Serenity is one of the only poetry collections that allowed me to relate to the author and enabled me to feel on my own. Have past, present, and future memories or hopes come to me. Simple yet incredibly powerful, lyrical, and touching, F.S Yousaf's poems transport you to your inner world.
A few of my favourite poems were 'Reasons', 'Hallow', 'Between You And Me', 'Each Journey Looks Different', and 'Entitle'.
*I would like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free copy in exchange for my honest review.