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A review by davinareads
The Widow's Crayon Box by Molly Peacock
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I just finished reading The Widow's Crayon Box - Poems and I have to say, it's beautifully written.
The poetry is easy to understand, which is something I really appreciate. The way it flows from one event to the next makes the whole story clear and cohesive. I didn't struggle to figure out the meaning it was trying to convey and I think that itself, for a poetry book, is a success. It's the balance of having pretty words to form a stong story.
What struck me most was how well thought out the poems are. There are so many moments that felt quote-worthy, capturing deep emotions and experiences. The collection tells the story of Molly watching her husband pass away from cancer, her experience as his caretaker, and how she continues to live without him. This again, was all successful captured in this short poetry book.
Overall, it's a moving and accessible read that captures the complexity of grief and love with simplicity and grace in a small but powerful package. I highly recommend giving this a read.
The poetry is easy to understand, which is something I really appreciate. The way it flows from one event to the next makes the whole story clear and cohesive. I didn't struggle to figure out the meaning it was trying to convey and I think that itself, for a poetry book, is a success. It's the balance of having pretty words to form a stong story.
What struck me most was how well thought out the poems are. There are so many moments that felt quote-worthy, capturing deep emotions and experiences. The collection tells the story of Molly watching her husband pass away from cancer, her experience as his caretaker, and how she continues to live without him. This again, was all successful captured in this short poetry book.
Overall, it's a moving and accessible read that captures the complexity of grief and love with simplicity and grace in a small but powerful package. I highly recommend giving this a read.