A review by khairun_atika
Homebound by Humairah Jamil

4.0

Homebound is Humairah Jamil's wistful ode to the Holy Land, and the lessons that come with her minor pilgrimage experience. It is ethereal at times, heartfelt at others, but it is essentially a collection of poetry that is packed with emotion. The poems are mainly written in free verse - lending a sense of authenticity that shows the honesty and vulnerability of a believer. Isn't that what we are all doing? We struggle and suffer, but His words in the Quran constantly reassure us. Humairah also touches on her own experiences, and her words would definitely tug at the reader's heartstrings. There is a sense of novelty while we learn more about her, along with a sense of familiarity as she beautifully captures the different emotions that everyone will face. This is definitely a collection of poems and verses you would not want to miss.