I need definitely more time to process this book, but I'm going to share my thoughts so far. The beginning was a bit bumpy for me because the author really went into detail with descriptions of the surrounding, but when he started to write more about his relationships and thoughts and feelings, i couldn't put the book out of hands. I wanted to know more. The writing is deep, moving and beautiful, meditative. I also could identify with the flow of the thoughts of him, i could relate with the problems and struggles (though o had not the same experiences, but struggles of my own). Also it was eye-opening to read about the thoughts and feelings of someone who lives with a depressed person, since i am more the depressed person on my relationships. Since i am new to poetry, i also loved how he writes about other poets (Hopkins and Boyes). But also maybe I couldn't grasp the full meaning of everything. At least i have the feeling I am missing some deeper meaning behind it? Maybe I need to process more, maybe I need to reread or read more poetry and take my time. All in all i really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it
Invalid Date26. Sept. 2024
All Down Darkness Wide: A Memoirvon Sean HewittPenguin Press