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ashction's review
5.0
I didn't love Lang's last collection, and felt that the combined collection prior to that wasn't great, either (their standalone companions were fine, but I didn't think it needed a recollected edition already). That being said, Sea of Strangers is Lang back at her roots, reminding me both why I love her writing and why she touched my heart in high school. I look forward to more!
itslorei's review
3.0
to be honest, I am not expecting too much from this book yet I am still looking forward to read it. NOW that I did, I dare say that this book was way better than her previous ones, I read Sea of Strangers in one sitting, an evidence that I did like this book more than her previous ones.
STILL...
there are parts of the collection of poetry and prose that I did think that doesn't make sense at all but the rest was good.
I am expecting another book of hers to be published soon and still, I will look forward to it, IF EVER she will have another book.
STILL...
there are parts of the collection of poetry and prose that I did think that doesn't make sense at all but the rest was good.
I am expecting another book of hers to be published soon and still, I will look forward to it, IF EVER she will have another book.
elocoel's review
2.0
2.5 Stars.
Right off the bat, I have to say that my rating is solely dependent on personal enjoyment - I definitely understand people who enjoyed this book a lot more than I did.
However, I found Sea of Strangers pretty... mediocre? I am not sure if that is the correct term, honestly. I could say I am pretty indifferent, just to be a little kinder. In the end, neither term would affect what I feel, so it does not matter too much.
I'd describe Leav's short work as a charming collection, just not my cup of tea. I could not feel any connection to her poems and come to the conclusion that our perspectives on love and life are a little bit too different for me to perhaps enjoy her work more. Her style is nice, nothing mind-blowing, same with her topics and ideas.
Overall, it made a nice company on the bus on my way home.
Also, I've just learned Leav has some (one(?)) published novels, which I feel I might enjoy a bit more, but we'll see if I ever decide to read it.
Right off the bat, I have to say that my rating is solely dependent on personal enjoyment - I definitely understand people who enjoyed this book a lot more than I did.
However, I found Sea of Strangers pretty... mediocre? I am not sure if that is the correct term, honestly. I could say I am pretty indifferent, just to be a little kinder. In the end, neither term would affect what I feel, so it does not matter too much.
I'd describe Leav's short work as a charming collection, just not my cup of tea. I could not feel any connection to her poems and come to the conclusion that our perspectives on love and life are a little bit too different for me to perhaps enjoy her work more. Her style is nice, nothing mind-blowing, same with her topics and ideas.
Overall, it made a nice company on the bus on my way home.
Also, I've just learned Leav has some (one(?)) published novels, which I feel I might enjoy a bit more, but we'll see if I ever decide to read it.