Tones of Quarantine: Poetic Reflections on Life Amidst COVID-19 by John Giftah | Book review

 Book review:

The book investigates subjects of dejection, strength, melancholy, trust, and the human soul's response to unprecedented difficulty through idyllic considerations. The sonnets hit a profound harmony with readers since they present a real and unvarnished image of what the pandemic has meant for both individual lives and society at large. With a great many voices and perspectives, the compilation offers an intensive mosaic of encounters from around the world. Each sonnet fills in as proof of the verse's capacity to retain sentiments and convey normal troubles and triumphs.

It comprises intelligent and suggestive sonnets that resound profoundly with readers exploring the difficulties of detachment and thoughtfulness during the coronavirus pandemic. Through its lovely symbolism and piercing subjects, the sonnets offer a brief look into the extraordinary force of isolation and the strength of the human soul amid misfortune. It remains a demonstration of the perseverance through pertinence of verse in catching and communicating the general encounters of the human condition.

This book offers comfort, understanding, and shared mankind in every single refrain of the sonnets. It depicts how we unitedly battled against the coronavirus and is a demonstration of the human soul despite misfortune.

A few verses that piqued me:

💦"But amidst the anxiety, a glimmer of light, 

       In the support of loved ones, shining bright, 

       In the strength of resilience, we find our might, 

       As we navigate the fear, in the depths of the night."

During the pandemic, there was a different level of anxiety but a glimmer of hope was still burning inside hoping all would be fine soon. Every person supported each other and a strong bond yet unseen was created. Our strength was our resilience which helped us to fight the fear of corona and the depth of dark nights that hovered over everyone.

💦"With masks adorned, and gloves in hand, 

      They faced the virus, a formidable stand, 

      Day after day, they tirelessly fought, 

      In the face of uncertainty, their courage sought."

Everyone was bound in their homes for better safety and no work was permitted to stop the inflammation of coronavirus. But among all this chaos, only doctors and nurses were the ones who were on duty more than anyone else. They wore their masks and gloves in hand and faced all the hurdles only to save mankind. Each day was like a war for them and depicted uncertainty but they fought with courage.

💦"Virtual gatherings, screens ablaze, 

       Bringing us together in unexpected ways, 

       A reminder that though apart, we're never alone, 

       In spirit, in heart, we've grown."

There was nothing like virtual gatherings so common before the pandemic but during that period when everyone was forced to be at home and could not go out only virtual gatherings were a support system. It strongly depicted that despite being far, we are yet too close to each other and can morally support each other.

In particular, these sonnets offer the desire to each one who understands them. Without trust, human existence can't be supported. Trust empowers us to get up each day, and it is trust that assisted us with battling against the coronavirus and enduring the destructive pandemic. The unified expectation fills in as a demonstration of life after the pandemic.

The sonnets are, for the most part, straightforward. They strike the heart, and the message they give causes them to reverberate with the readers without any problem. This additionally made me go through the sonnets a few times to assist in understanding and adapting to what we as a whole had endured at the hour of the pandemic.

The utilization of words is flawlessly finished with allegories and different portrayals, making it seriously captivating. The front of the book is wonderful and adept for the substance inside. The title is direct and gives a reasonable message about what's going on with the book.

Overall, It is a heart-touching book. Highly recommended!

Purchase: Tones of Quarantine

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hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla 
in collaboration with Dr. Preeti Chauhan.

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