Review of A Brighter Tomorrow
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Review of A Brighter Tomorrow
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Brighter Tomorrow" by Lori Schneider, MD.]
A Brighter Tomorrow by Lori Schneider, MD is a collection of the poems she wrote during the difficult and isolating time of the Covid-19 pandemic. In every poem, she digs into a different feeling, evoking a wide range of emotions in the reader. The themes of the poems vary from love and kindness to speaking out against racism and injustice. The length of the poems ranges from a few lines to a couple of pages.
What I liked the most about this book is that every poem tells a story. The author uses a plot-like narrative structure in some of them, and it feels like you’ve read a very short story. In one poem, she talks about an underground Catholic network in Nazi Germany. In another, she tells the story of a war veteran and his dog. The poems are accompanied by Dr. Mark Selvitz’s art, which gives a warm aesthetic to the book.
My rating for A Brighter Tomorrow is 2 out of 4 stars. The book was impeccably edited. There was no grammatical error in sight. The poems offer words of encouragement, love and courage to the reader. It is a very uplifting book, which promotes hope and perseverance even in the most difficult of times. A few poems pack an emotional punch, giving the reader something to think about.
The author makes use of simple words and a basic rhyming scheme. While the rhyming works most of the time, there are instances where it doesn’t flow as naturally. The wording makes it feel forced, and this reduces the impact of the poem. The poems that tell a story are highlights of the book. However, the poems that have a more general theme don’t quite hit close to home. The author doesn’t add anything new to the topics that have been written about repeatedly. She doesn’t manage to capture the audience so well in these poems. This creates a contrasting image of great and sub-standard poems strewn together in the same thread.
Despite its flaws, the book succeeds in its purpose of making the reader feel good. It is also relevant to contemporary times, where hatred and pain seem to increase every day. With every poem, the author delivers a good message to the reader. The poems don’t have any explicit content, so they can be read by adults and children alike. The variety of themes ensures that there is something for everyone in it. Its simple language makes it great for someone new to reading poetry, or someone who simply wants to read something good and uncomplicated.
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A Brighter Tomorrow by Lori Schneider, MD is a collection of the poems she wrote during the difficult and isolating time of the Covid-19 pandemic. In every poem, she digs into a different feeling, evoking a wide range of emotions in the reader. The themes of the poems vary from love and kindness to speaking out against racism and injustice. The length of the poems ranges from a few lines to a couple of pages.
What I liked the most about this book is that every poem tells a story. The author uses a plot-like narrative structure in some of them, and it feels like you’ve read a very short story. In one poem, she talks about an underground Catholic network in Nazi Germany. In another, she tells the story of a war veteran and his dog. The poems are accompanied by Dr. Mark Selvitz’s art, which gives a warm aesthetic to the book.
My rating for A Brighter Tomorrow is 2 out of 4 stars. The book was impeccably edited. There was no grammatical error in sight. The poems offer words of encouragement, love and courage to the reader. It is a very uplifting book, which promotes hope and perseverance even in the most difficult of times. A few poems pack an emotional punch, giving the reader something to think about.
The author makes use of simple words and a basic rhyming scheme. While the rhyming works most of the time, there are instances where it doesn’t flow as naturally. The wording makes it feel forced, and this reduces the impact of the poem. The poems that tell a story are highlights of the book. However, the poems that have a more general theme don’t quite hit close to home. The author doesn’t add anything new to the topics that have been written about repeatedly. She doesn’t manage to capture the audience so well in these poems. This creates a contrasting image of great and sub-standard poems strewn together in the same thread.
Despite its flaws, the book succeeds in its purpose of making the reader feel good. It is also relevant to contemporary times, where hatred and pain seem to increase every day. With every poem, the author delivers a good message to the reader. The poems don’t have any explicit content, so they can be read by adults and children alike. The variety of themes ensures that there is something for everyone in it. Its simple language makes it great for someone new to reading poetry, or someone who simply wants to read something good and uncomplicated.
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I have a friend who had an exceptionally hard time during covid, being cut off from friends and family. She is still struggling to get back on her feet. This sounds like the perfect book for her. Thank you!
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