Official Review: A Loaf Of Bread by Rana Bitar

[aolayide]

"A Loaf Of Bread" by Rana Bitar sounds like an interesting book for poem-lovers like me. Its relation to the Syria civil war makes it more complex for me because that means I will have to deduce the true meaning of what the writer means. Regardless, it is a nice collection to have

[Jampelom]

I would probably love to read this poem. After I read this review I really wanted to know insight of Syrian people where the civil war is still going on today and lots of people are dying everyday
Thank you for the beautiful poem Rana Bitar.

[Nuel Ukah]

I like captivating poems that are personal to the author. This is a good piece as it highlight some of the Rana's struggles and challenges during the civil war.
Congrats, Rana, on #BOTD.

[Amy+++]

I applaud the author be for being able to put their experiences into words. But I am not a fan of poetry, so I will pass on this one.

[cpru68]

Poetry is so difficult for me to understand at times. And the sample pages of this one were very deep. I could only catch a few images in my mind as I read, so your review helped me understand a little bit better about where the author was coming from. I appreciate the insight, and I’m a little uncertain that this one is for me.

[Charis_n_a_book]

Reading the little bit I did, she doesn't seem to follow set poem rules which I like. I love that she has managed to tell us a story through poetry and make us think and basically get something from reading her poems. Can't wait to read the rest!

[kelebogile wa keo]

you see when it comes to poetry i will be lying like im not a fan but after reading here i think i will start following it

[Theresa Moffitt]

This sounds like an interesting book of poetry based on the life of the author while living in Syria. THe author covers a wide range of serious topics. Thank you for a great review of this book. I look forward to reading it

[cindyr2416]

Good review. I am just getting into poetry and I find I really like the ones that describe the author’s life experiences. I will add this to my list of books to read.

[Elena_33]

“A loaf of bread” is a kind of a thoughtful poetry, full of bright emotions and sorrow as well. Rana Bitar expresses her own attitude to war from the point of view of an ordinary person who lost everything (“Bombed”). Simple lines open the whole world to the readers. “Where am I from?” Let’s think over and we’ll find out that even the tiniest thing might be of a great importance in our life.

[Wilkister94]

I really don't love poetry books and so I won't consider reading A Loaf Of Bread by Rana Bitar but I will recommend it to those who love poetry books. Nice review

[MatisseVH]

Sometimes it is the smaller poetry collections that make the most impact on us. It sounds like a wonderful read and I cannot wait to pick it up!

[LV2R]

I didn't think that I wanted to read the book of poems about death, destruction, sorrow, and loss until I read your review. You mentioned that each poem had a thoughtful word choice that made you think, empathize, and feel. I also like that the poems give a new cultural perspective.

[Scerakor]

Although I'm not a person that partakes in poetry, it sounds like this author's content is powerful if only for its real and heartbreaking origins in the Syrian Civil War.

[Uinto]

I like the fact that the author, Bitar, has chosen each of the ten poems as a store for memory. They serve to chronicle Bitar’s home background and the Civil War that has ravaged their country. Great review.