Book Review: An Afternoon In My Mind
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On March 22, 2022
An Afternoon In My Mind By Sonnet Mondal -A Collection Of Poems About Childhood And Nostalgia At Its Best
Book Premise
An Afternoon in my mind is a collection of 75 poems each of which takes the readers back in time. It helps connects to their strong feelings associated with a specific location, in most cases the home they grew up in. It makes them relive their childhood memories and indulge in psychological warfare to heal. It inspires and motivates them to continue fighting until they turn their life into a cheerful experience. The poems take the readers on a spiritual adventure. Even though some of the poems explore the feelings of loss, yearning, and solitude, they do so in a humorous manner. All the poems are unfiltered and are based on the ultimate truth of the unavoidable cycle of life and death.
Who Should Read It
The book is a perfect choice for people seeking something light and unique for weekend reading. It is also a great option for people interested in revisiting the golden era of their childhood. It can help them remind of the carefree days from when they were young.
Writing Style
The author needs to be applauded for keeping the poems diverse while also maintaining some connectivity between them. His exceptional grasp of words that hold the readers captive and also inspire them is also praise-worthy. He has used his imagination in the most unique manner to take the readers to various known and unknown places and give them the freedom to interpret the poems as they please.
Final Verdict
Every poem in the book tells a unique tale that adds to its magnificence and appeal. I give the book a rating of 4.5/5.
TOPICS An afternoon in my mindBook ReviewChildhood storiesCoper CoinsPoetryPoetry CollectionSonnet Mondal
Though not much into reading poetry, your review of “An Afternoon In My Mind,” has piqued my interest. It seems like a gripping book with poems wovern together into an interesting narrative.
My interest has been piqued by your review of “An Afternoon in My Mind.” It appears to be an engaging book that weaves together fascinating stories through poems. I love that; if we like to go back to the good old days of our youth, this is a fantastic option.
Well, if there’s one thing I still haven’t outgrown until now, that’s about how I still don’t appreciate much poetry. It isn’t about not understanding the words used but the deeper meaning it wants to convey to the reader, which I unfortunately don’t understand much. Great review though😊
Wow I would love to read this book. Perhaps the nostalgia would not kick in right away but somewhere down the line I would recall the days I enjoyed during my childhood.
I am looking for quick reads and this book would be right up my alley. I love poetry, so, this is going to be just perfect. Thanks for recommending it.
I enjoy reading such books and especially those which can help me relive my childhood days. Would love to try this one. Great review.
I adore poems. I am myself a big fan of anothologies and micro poems. An Afternoon In My Mind By Sonnet Mondal would be a great read.