A review by yellow_star
The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and Longing by Coleman Barks, Rumi

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

This book is primarily theological responses, not love poems. It may be that the translation gives this the wrong tone, or it may be that the specific poems curated for this collection were a poor match to the theme of love poems. There are a few poems actual about love and relationships platonic or romantic, but not many.