Hi everyone!
Today we are back with another book review. I’ll be reviewing “The Sun and Her Flowers”, a poetry book written by Rupi Kaur.
This bestseller follows the steps of her previous book “Milk and Honey”, widely known.
I haven’t read poetry for a long time, so it felt good to be back. Without further due, let’s dive into it!
TW/CW: Racism, rape, sexual assault, incest, child sexual abuse, abuse relationship, depression, abortion.
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the orange trees refused to blossom
unless we bloomed first
when we met
they wept tangerines
can’t you tell
the earth has waited its whole life for this
-celebration
The Basics
Title: The Sun and Her Flowers
Author: Rupi Kaur
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page Number: 256
First Published: October 3, 2017
Genre: Poetry
Goodreads Rating: 4.13
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SYNOPSIS: From Rupi Kaur, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of milk and honey, comes her long-awaited second collection of poetry. A vibrant and transcendent journey about growth and healing. Ancestry and honoring one’s roots. Expatriation and rising up to find a home within yourself.
Divided into five chapters and illustrated by Kaur, the sun and her flowers is a journey of wilting, falling, rooting, rising, and blooming. A celebration of love in all its forms.
The Short
Writing: 3.5⭐️
Originality: 3⭐️
OVERALL: 3⭐️
The Long
when snow falls
i long for grass
when grass grows
i walk all over it
when leaves change color
i beg for flowers
when flowers bloom
i pick them
-unappreciative
Starting with the good, the book comes with beautiful illustrations made by Kaur herself. I loved every single one of them and I felt like they truly matched each poem.
This being said, let’s jump into the negative aspects of “The Sun and Her Flowers”, in my point of view.
I feel that it’s important to say that this is definitely not the style of poetry iI’m fond of. I will always prefer the traditional poetry, which made it difficult for me to like this book in the first place.
Overall, I didn’t feel any special connection with the majority of the poems, even though they cover very impactful topics, such as feminism, body positivity, sexual assault… Most of the poems reminded me of something I’ve read before and I felt that most of them were similar to “Tumblr quotes”.
Don’t get me wrong, some of them were really sweet and beautiful – but nothing more than that. Overall, it was an enjoyable read even though I felt a lack of connection and emotion.
And…That’s It
I hope you enjoyed this review! Have you read “The Sun and Her Flowers” yet? If so, what are your thoughts on it?
Let me know in the comment section down below 🙂
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This sounds like a lovely poetry book. I love the two examples you provided. Thank you for sharing!
I’m glad you liked it! <3
I read this a couple of months back and I totally get what you mean. It’s way different to what I would usually read, but there was so much hype about it so thought I’d give it a go.
I’m glad you get what I was trying to say! It was still a very enjoyable read 🙂
This sounds like a wonderful poetry book, but it is such a shame you didn’t feel the connection and emotion. May give this one a pass! Thank you for such an honest post!
Thank you so much for reading <3
I’ve seen this book around so many times! I’ve heard mixed reviews on it too. Some saying that it wasn’t original or mind-blowing in any way. I’ve seen snippets of it and like some of the poetry pieces! Thanks for sharing your honest thoughts x
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It was not my cup of tea, but I know lots of people loved it. You should give it a try anyways 🙂 Thank you so much for all the support xx
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