Milk and Honey Paperback – 5 Nov. 2015

Although vulgar at times for the older crowd. This was a brilliant book. I went on to purchase every single one she’s wrote and it really got me in to poetry. I will forever thank this book for doing what it’s done.

Wow I have never read such a raw, honest, painful, unflinching description before... At times I could barely turn the page... The author surely is gifted with describing what most of us would struggle to bring out into the open and yet only by looking at it honestly can she let go of anger and can healing begin... Truly powerful

Beautiful and delicately written

**RATING: 4.5/5**Right, so a lot of people have been criticising this book (here and on other sites) for not being 'real poetry.' It's considered 'too Tumblr', or is regarded as 'poorly written' for not containing many 'real' poetic devices. The reviewers with this line of thinking usually go on to recommend other 'real' poets such as Syliva Plath, Emily Dickinson, Emily Berry, Edgar Allen Poe, Carol Ann Duffy, etc.To that, I would like to say that there is no such thing as a 'real' poet -- it's entirely subjective. Even after reading the works of all of the aforementioned poets and more (Charles Bukowski was another popular suggestion -- I've read some of his works, too), I still prefer the work of Rupi.I want to make it clear that I think ALL of the above poets are talented. The other poets that I have mentioned do have more 'colourful' poems in terms of imagery, showing and not telling; the themes discussed. However, a poet's ability to use such devices (for me) isn't entirely what makes a 'good' poet.If you're solely after eloquent metaphors/imagery in a poem, regardless of the poem's theme/how accessible it may be to you, then maybe Rupi's book is not for you. Instead, I would suggest reading works from any of the above poets, as I found that I could appreciate their works for how well-crafted they were (although, at times, I did find Rupi's imagery to be quite striking).If, however, you like to read poems that you can easily relate to; with deeper meanings that are easier to grasp, and you appreciate the beautiful simplicity in which these ideas can be expressed, then I would recommend reading 'Milk and Honey.' I found that while Rupi's language wasn't the most eloquent or 'grand' on the whole, her work was highly emotive. She also has a talent for putting into words the things that not all of us can easily express; she does so powerfully.I think that whether or not you will like this book really depends on what you look for in a poet. To me, this was such a thought-provoking collection, and I can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

bought as a gift and she was very happy with it ...

I will say it: I LOVE THIS BOOK!I borrowed it initially from my friend and it was a very simple, easy, fast and lovely read. In a couple of hours I was done. But as soon as I was done I realised that I will buy this book to have in my library (and the reason was simple: it is good to have at any time, but especially after a break up) plus I immediately wanted to go back to the beginning and start it up again.It is a book about love and destruction - split into 4 chapters: the hurting, the loving, the breaking and the healing. A rock & anthem to women, all shapes and sizes, no matter their colour or train of thought. It is simple, heart-breaking, self loving poetry. So light as cotton candy yet so powerful with every word that shakes your core.

This is a book you can tell the authors heart has been poured into, and beautifully so. The back cover of the book lists the chapters, which so perfectly describe the essence of the book, and are grouped into short collections of storys which reflect the titles of the chapters.The author allows you a glimpse into their life, and even though it’s just black markings on a page it feels like you’re watching, feeling and experiencing it happen from their perspective.The illustrations are a wispy fashion, and match the atmosphere each story gives you, and they compliment the words in a way that helps you understand the writers intentions.Rupi Kaur did an amazing job. I’ve recommended to book to many friends and lent it out to people who have been intrigued and they haven’t been disappointed. Truly a piece of beauty.