Review of A Poet's Labyrinth

[Ajay Pratap Singh Tomar]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "A Poet's Labyrinth" by Remo Perini.]

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4 out of 5 stars

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A Poet's Labyrinth is an enticingly thought-stirring poetry collection that probes past and present perceptions of life, existence, and creativity through the use of traditional and experimental techniques. With mastery over rhyme and rhythm, the author also wades with ease into freeform structure and abstractness, pulling the readers into a surreal, captivating experience.

Some of the more interesting pieces are Sidewalks & Streets, in which inanimate objects are characterized as our silent observers, giving lines such as, “The roof and the walls… retain the vibrations of lives lived indoors.” Hyperbole is loving impersonation in Little Boy Blue; in the gallery, the persons of the paintings spring into life. One stanza in particular jumps conventionally arbitrary: “Don’t accept the offered apple unless it contains a worm… Break through the shiny surface and create novel concepts.”

This book’s ultimate element is the speaker’s refusal of Robert Frost's The Road Not Taken and introduces cheer and merriment into the minds of people that all paths, while often differently painful, lead to the same destination.

Much as it may impress or disappoint with its unmatched depth and creativity, a number of abstract works are too far astray for the readers who find themselves liking solid poets, and this slight inconsistency in quality wrung out a star.

The book is edited accurately with no errors whatsoever to prove a distraction from the grandeur of the work. The seamlessness of the written data provides the visual experience in tandem with the text, making A Poet's Labyrinth a treat for visual as well as emotional enjoyment.

A Poet's Labyrinth is an exquisite and sober reflection of a collection that will surely touch upon all the chords of those wise enough to explore the process of life dwelling beneath the poetic paths. I gave 4 out of 5 stars. Apart from a few pieces that are rather too abstract than the usual ones, the collection continues to be a rewarding and lively read, providing a unique spellbinding web to every poetry lover.

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[patricia MGBEMENA]

I actually love the message which is passed with this book and this poem's ideas of probing past and present perceptions of life, existence, and creativity is really fascinating.

[Joe Alex 2]

The review really makes this book sound intriguing, especially with its mix of traditional and experimental poetry. I like how it dives into deep themes about life and existence, even though some pieces might be a bit too abstract for some readers. The idea of challenging the usual perception of poetry and exploring life’s paths is something I’d be curious to check out.