Review of Shitolian

Stevenmusk · Post by **Stevenmusk** » 06 Jul 2022, 08:32

[Following is a volunteer review of "Shitolian" by O Persaud.]

4 out of 4 stars

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Poetry is said to be an art of expression, a way to explain one's perspective, an insight, and a creation of literary work from imagination and ideas. I have never really understood poetry or appreciated it, but Shitolian by O Persaud has introduced me to a new structure of art. The book contains 28 chapters and four sections, each with a new narrative and a new aspect of the author's perspective and creative mind. There were written titles with a bold font style. These four sections had themes that portrayed slavery, happiness, God, political views, and so many other great ideals of life.

The author created the book by expressing his views on some parts of history, leaving behind subtle messages and hints. The book contains emotional encoding from the author. The book is written entirely in the first-person perspective. The divisions were titled Shitolian, the creator, the colony, and punctuation, and each poem is related to its place of origin. There was a theme for each part. Black and Gun Control, one of my favorite poems from the Shitolian portion with a topic of slavery, described how difficult it was for racial minorities to identify themselves and how, despite their effort, they were stigmatized, disrespected, and taken for granted because of their skin color. Gun control spoke about political manipulation and agendas that affected the poor. These parts were heartfelt and emotional as they explained the experiences of racism and their hardships.

I enjoyed the book's transparency in terms of the different meanings of each poem and what was being referred to, as I could feel the author's pain and understand his ideal. The book contains rhythm and depth in context. I enjoyed how the author spoke about the different punctuation marks and their uses, importance, and dislikes. There were many themes and lessons learned, like the theme of teamwork.

Though it had inconsistent text flow and a change in font styles, which slowed my reading speed, it seemed like a creative decision providing emphasis on certain statements showing the authors' anger, and it didn't deter my experience of the book.

Nevertheless, I rate the book 4 out of 4 stars for its expressive nature and the insights I got from it, and it was exceptionally edited and contained no errors. I recommend this book to a mature audience interested in poetry and expressive themes. I do not recommend this book to younger readers because it contains profane words.

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Shitolian
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Oyedeji Funmilayo · Post by **Oyedeji Funmilayo** » 26 Jul 2022, 13:04

Poetry is something I find amazing. Man's creative mind is a gift that we are very grateful to the creator four. I haven't read the book ,but from your review I can see that the book was well-written and developed. I look forward to reading how he author used poems to tell all this stories you listed. Welldone!!!

Chiamaka Ogadimma · Post by **Chiamaka Ogadimma** » 26 Jul 2022, 13:34

Poetry is beautiful but sometimes confusing. Although I love your review, but this might not be a book I will pick up to read. Nice job bro

Muna Chizzy · Post by **Muna Chizzy** » 26 Jul 2022, 14:26

I'm not a fan of poetry but your captivating review piqued my interest in reading the book. The author's raw expression in the strong message he's passing across is thought-provoking. Great job!

Francis Aderogbin · Post by **Francis Aderogbin** » 26 Jul 2022, 14:29

Oh Shitolian! An anthology that I enjoyed when I read it. So captivating and unique. The poem truly expressed the pain and frustration felt by the author. I enjoy reading your review.

Moyin Loveth · Post by **Moyin Loveth** » 26 Jul 2022, 18:22

This seems to be an interesting publication, but unfortunately poetry isn't one of my preferred genres. This is an equally interesting and well detailed summary.

Azubike Richard · Post by **Azubike Richard** » 27 Jul 2022, 02:29

Despite the fact that I dislike poetry, your compelling review made me want to read the book. The author's unvarnished portrayal of the forceful message he is conveying provokes reflection. Well done!

Kyrian007 · Post by **Kyrian007** » 27 Jul 2022, 02:38

I have read this book. I appreciate the descriptive review though, thank you for your review.

Peace10 · Post by **Peace10** » 27 Jul 2022, 10:07

This was the first poem I’ve ever read. I couldn’t understand it at first, but after reading it the second time, I could understand the author’s emotion.

Precious Oba · Post by **Precious Oba** » 27 Jul 2022, 11:45

Everything but the profanity was okay to me. The poet looked for creative ways to express his pain. The title is the most captivating thing in the book.

Okoye Chinonso+ · Post by **Okoye Chinonso+** » 29 Jul 2022, 17:32

I loved the honesty and transparency of the author. Although some themes were confusing, ultimately, they were enjoyable.
Thanks for the review.

Destiny Freedom · Post by **Destiny Freedom** » 30 Jul 2022, 01:47

I've never really loved poetry, it always seemed complex and abstract. So, I don't think I'll be able to enjoy this book.

Oluwabiyi Israel · Post by **Oluwabiyi Israel** » 30 Jul 2022, 03:35

You can really feel the authors anguish as he poured out his heart in this peom book. It was a great read.

Nwaka Chukwuemeka · Post by **Nwaka Chukwuemeka** » 30 Jul 2022, 14:16

I will love to read this book. The cover page and your creative review has captured my interest. Great review.

Oluwapelumi Rachael · Post by **Oluwapelumi Rachael** » 02 Aug 2022, 08:58

This is an interesting publication and an equally intriguing review. I find poetry to be quite complex, so I'm not sure I'll be reading this. However, this is a beautiful review.