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A review by branomir
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke
4.0
Fun fact: the first time I came across this book was when watching Sister Act 2. You heard me right, that movie references this book, go see it if you don't believe me. And yes, I do like cheesy fun for the whole family 90s films. Unapolagetically so.
More than a decade later I came across this at the Antwerp Book Con and I was curious enough to take it with me, having researched it a bit more thoroughly by now. I highly enjoyed reading it, Rilke's idea about life are thoughtprovoking and beautifully and lyrically presented. Definitely a book I shall be returning to. Part of me is glad I waited untill now to read it, I do believe as a more seasoned reader and generally more adult person *coughs*, I was able to appreciate it much more.
I wouldn't say I agree with everything he says and his devotion to loneliness does seem to stretch a bit too far. The Romantic style of writing is probably not for everyone either. Therefore not a perfect score but warmly recommended nonetheless.
More than a decade later I came across this at the Antwerp Book Con and I was curious enough to take it with me, having researched it a bit more thoroughly by now. I highly enjoyed reading it, Rilke's idea about life are thoughtprovoking and beautifully and lyrically presented. Definitely a book I shall be returning to. Part of me is glad I waited untill now to read it, I do believe as a more seasoned reader and generally more adult person *coughs*, I was able to appreciate it much more.
I wouldn't say I agree with everything he says and his devotion to loneliness does seem to stretch a bit too far. The Romantic style of writing is probably not for everyone either. Therefore not a perfect score but warmly recommended nonetheless.