Book Review : Minimal (न्यूनतम)

Minimal (न्यूनतम) by Bhumika Goswami is a collection of 25 heartwarming poems that will take you on an emotional ride.

Book Blurb On Amazon

Consists of poetries. This small pocketbook. Be it in Hindi or English To give you a new outlook. Minimal is its name; The poems capturing life. But massive in Impacting. Just wait, see, and read; Let's relive this pack of poetries together. आइए मिलकर कविताओं के इस पैक को फिर से पुनः जीवित करें। कविताओं से मिलकर बनी । यह छोटी सी पॉकेट बुक। चाहे वह हिंदी में हो या अंग्रेजी में। आपको एक नया दृष्टिकोण देने के लिए उत्सुक । न्यूनतम इसका नाम है; लेकिन प्रभाव बहुत बड़ा है। बस प्रतीक्षा करें, देखें और पढ़ें: कविता जो जीवन को दर्शाती है।

Review

Poetry is a way to vent your emotions offering solace to unveil one's identity. In this book, the poet brings poems straight from her heart, fostering a connection with readers and guiding them to self-discovery. The book is bilingual so that those who don't understand English can also read them.

The title of each poem is unique, and the conversion of titles with the poet's imagination is an excellent work. The verses mirror a spectrum of emotions that reverberate within us.

Let me cherish the poems that left a long-lasting impact on my soul: Sun, Expression, Hollow,

Senses, Bewitched.

"Bewitched by my mind,

My soul shivers and cries.

Dedicated to the songs of disguise,

Not sleeping well enough through my eyes." - From Bewitched by Bhumika Goswami

Key points that I wish to highlight:

• The book is in bilingual format with a Hindi translation of each line of English poetry. So, poetry lovers may find it diverting because the Hindi translation does not do justice to the essence of the verses the poet has written beautifully.

• When you read this book, consider starting with English poems alone. You can leave the Hindi translation for another day.

• The best part of this book is the verses drenched in sentiments. Though the emotions are personal to the poet, the poems leave the same impact on the readers.

• I like the concept of bringing the book as bilingual. As an author, I have heard numerous times from my family that you should write in Hindi so that we can also enjoy. So, it is perfect work for those who are not proficient in English but still wish to enjoy it.

I recommend this book to all poetry lovers to go on an emotional ride with this sweet collection of poems.

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