Wulf's Book Reviews

Grooks 1 by Piet Hein My rating: 5 of 5 stars " Grooks 1 " by Piet Hein was both a thoroughly impressive as well as hilarious read. This book is a collection of short poems, each only a few lines long, but they pack a powerful punch. The poems are witty, clever, and often thought-provoking. What I really enjoyed about these poems is that they are easy to read and understand, yet they convey deep meaning and insight - and some are just plain amazingly funny! They are the perfect blend of simplicity in form and complexity in style. Each poem can be read and appreciated on its own, but when read together, they form a larger picture of the human experience. The humour and playfulness are pretty much unmatched. Overall, "Grooks" is a delightful and engaging book that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick read that is both intellectually stimulating and entertaining. Whether you are a poetry lover or simply looking for some witty and insightful musings,...

Call Us What We Carry by Amanda Gorman My rating: 5 of 5 stars » I am the daughter of Black writers. I am descended from freedom fighters who broke their chains and changed the world. They call me. I carry them always. « (From “Gratitude”) I’m not sure what to say or write about this collection of Amanda Gorman ’s poetry. Any words I could find would still fall short to describe how amazing and emotionally moving, intellectually brilliant, witty and intelligent this is. " This book, like a ship, is meant to be lived in. " Gorman writes and there's so much life in " Call Us What We Carry "! When I started reading this collection, I thought it would be a quick read but after stumbling onto this “ship” with this misconception, from early on I found myself reading this carefully, slowly, maybe even reverently. Most often not more than one poem at a time. I long thought poetry had ceased being relevant since Shakespeare's sonnets but Gorman made me change m...