Postcards from Memory by Samir Satam.

• Book: Postcards from Memory.
• Author: Samir Satam. 
• Publication House: First Step Publishing.
• Category: Fiction. 
• Rating:3.5/5

Story-in-Short:

Every moment that passes is not coming back. Yes, there might be

moments in future, like the one you just experienced. But it's not going to be the same again. The one that was, was one like itself. It cannot be replaced. It’s gone. Long gone. Dissolved in this crazy tasting, highly intoxicating drink of life. In an attempt to capture these bits and pieces that keep dissolving to give their distinct flavours to this colourful cocktail, I end up scribbling on my pad. This book is a bouquet of such moments that started with my mindless scribbling and ended up in verses. Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Sublime. Each piece has a taste of its own.

In my view:

Only poetries can feature feelings, idea’s, opinions and perspectives in a rhythmic and distinguishing style. Poetries are really interesting to read as spirits, moods and emotions are moulded in a poetic style. I have finished reading Postcards from Memory and this is an anthology of poems composed by Samir Satam. 

This anthology consists of poems on a vast range of topics. Idle Morning, Temtations, Love, Life and a little Nostalgia, Ramblings are the topics covered. The poet has come up with his opinions and thoughts through these poems. Social topics, idealization, fantasy, romance, seasons, feelings attached with surroundings, emotional state, human tendencies have been featured through poems in this anthology. 

The author has used perfect words to describe topics and issues that he has chosen. Figures of Speech used in the poem enhance the poetic effect. The poems are lovely and are surly going to entertain readers. Titles of the poems are simple but suitable. I loved the way author has composed certain interesting poems. 

Speaking about the drawbacks, some poems in the anthology are not that absorbing.  The poet could have implanted interest in these poems. Poems in the initial section were not that captivating as compared to poems in the later section. Some poems have an abrupt ending. Had the poet extended them by a few lines or words, giving it a proper conclusion, then the effect would have been different for sure. Nevertheless, I am sure that the author will contemplate on these suggestions during his future projects.

Considering everything, I would rate the book with 3.5/5. Hope the author continues to write poems and comes up with more books. 

NOTE: A review copy of the book was sent by the author. 

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