Book: Nalisa’s Universe
Author: Nalisa Chopra
Genre: Poetry
Publisher: Om Books International
Pages: 246
Nalisa’s Universe by Nalisa Chopra is a collection of 101 poems that are divided into 7 chapters: Mystical, Storytelling, Nature, Memories, Romance, Feminist, and Me. Through the poems, the poet covers a range of themes, emotions, events, experiences, and anecdotes that can easily be interpreted through the names of the chapters.
Some poems stand out well and make the reader pause and reflect, especially in the ‘Nature’ section where a lot of poems subtly raise the issue of Human-Wildlife Conflict and talk passionately about finding equilibrium and giving nature what it deserves.
As a young and aspiring writer, there is a rawness and keen observation in the poem that can make one see things differently with a new perspective and enrich the reading experience.
One can also observe the fact that the most number of poems are in chapter ‘Memories’ and the least in ‘Me’, giving a sense that what gives an individual a sense of identity and belonging are their experiences and memories, making one reflect on it more subconsciously and giving the identity to the latter chapter by the former.
Many poems spoke directly to me and I could connect with them. But as a collection of poems, it goes without saying that it’s not possible to connect with all of them with the same intensity and there are many poems with which I didn’t feel connected.
Overall, it’s a collection that could be tried if you enjoy reading light poems, each accompanied by some gorgeous illustrations by Shruti Ahuja, that makes it even more beautiful.
Rating: 3.65/5
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This post is dedicated to the letter N for the word “Nalisa” in the title.
Jainand Gurjar 