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A review by mistbby
Algedonic by r.h. Sin
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
first of all, i would just like to talk about the erotica tag. it really shouldn't be there because there's only one poem that has anything sexual in it and it's nothing. if you're looking for a sexy sad poetry book, this isn't it.
a lot of the poems feel like prompts for a short story - that might just be me, though (i probably will use some as writing prompts). it's a very quick read since none of the poems are long. it's divided into two parts: pain|chaos and pleasure|peace. i feel like it's about one person's growth through a breakup, the aftermath, and then coming out on the other side. i personally felt like it was a bit cliché at times or it was trying too hard. some of the best ones for me were only three very short lines. there's beauty in simplicity.
algedonic wasn't my cup of tea, but it's still lovely in its own way.
a lot of the poems feel like prompts for a short story - that might just be me, though (i probably will use some as writing prompts). it's a very quick read since none of the poems are long. it's divided into two parts: pain|chaos and pleasure|peace. i feel like it's about one person's growth through a breakup, the aftermath, and then coming out on the other side. i personally felt like it was a bit cliché at times or it was trying too hard. some of the best ones for me were only three very short lines. there's beauty in simplicity.
algedonic wasn't my cup of tea, but it's still lovely in its own way.