Review by Ak1412 -- The Immigrant's Lament

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Review by Ak1412 -- The Immigrant's Lament

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Immigrant's Lament" by Mois benarroch.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Immigrant’s Lament by Mois Benarrosh is unlike any book I have ever read before in the best way possible. This collection of contemporary poetry covers a wide array of topics and themes including cultural background, love, depression, and war. All of which exude a burst of emotions for readers to find themselves lost in. With so many different areas covered, it is nearly impossible for someone to read this book without relating to at least one of the poems.

Choosing a favorite part of The Immigrant’s Lament is no easy task as their are many aspects of the book which I would love to sing praises about. It is an easy read that pulls readers in. The work was edited in a close to flawless way and on top of that, it is relatable. If I were forced though, to select just one favorite part it would be the word choice of Benarrosh. He is able to create countless stories in a minimalist way. Like all great poetry, every word matters. In a few words he is able to create loved characters and scenarios vividly for his audience.

A near second though is the fearless way in which Benarrosh chose his topics. He addresses the feelings of a transgender person, negative opinions about the global economy, death, war, confused feelings about religion, and countless other things that are not discussed often enough. He is able to make his voice heard strongly through his writing, and allows others to deeply consider his thoughts on these topics.

Finding something I did not like in this beautiful collection of poetry was much harder. My least favorite thing comes based purely off of personal preference. I found that in some poems such as the My Childhood section of the title poem there seemed to be an unnecessary amount of repetition. Though I know there was an intended effect, after reading the same two or three words so many times they become tedious and in part lose their meaning.

This book should be on the book shelf of all poetry lovers. There is a niche audience for this book of readers who agree more with the views of Benarrosh on some of the topics mentioned in the third paragraph. However, people who begin to read it and disagree with some viewpoints should continue to read anyways as it may expand their worldview. The Immigrant’s Lament deserves 4 out of 4 stars. Benarrosh is a poet that lovers of poetry should watch closely.

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Benarroch is a multi-awarded poet in Israel. He is most passionate about the travails of the Sephardim. You may want to read his interview in one of the OBC forums.
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I also loved this collection. I am a huge poetry fan and this is one of the better collections I've read lately. Great review!
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Miriam Molina wrote: 22 Mar 2019, 00:31 Benarroch is a multi-awarded poet in Israel. He is most passionate about the travails of the Sephardim. You may want to read his interview in one of the OBC forums.
Thanks. I'll check that out! This was such an interesting read.

Thanks for checking out the review.
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Delaney35 wrote: 22 Mar 2019, 09:42 I also loved this collection. I am a huge poetry fan and this is one of the better collections I've read lately. Great review!
Thank you for checking it out. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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Thank you for your review. I also read this recently. I agree with you that Benarroch has a strong voice in his writing. The points of view he makes us ponder definitely require deep consideration.
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Sinclairess wrote: 24 Mar 2019, 12:42 Thank you for your review. I also read this recently. I agree with you that Benarroch has a strong voice in his writing. The points of view he makes us ponder definitely require deep consideration.
Sorry I am just getting back to you, but I wanted to thank you for checking out my review and sharing your thoughts.
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