sanmeow's review against another edition
emotional
4.75
the poems of nakahara chuuya is a collection of poetry by nakahara chuuya, though that's obvious. i liked that the book started with an introduction to the author himself, despite my already knowing about him before picking up the collection. i think it's helpful in understanding his art. i especially liked the poems about life and death, they were hauntingly beautiful. the translator did a wonderful job as well, because this really touched my heart. the way nakahara chuuya wrote of loss, death, loneliness, and pain was sad and beautiful at the same time, and i really appreciate his artistry. truly lovely and full of memorable lines.
shroomin's review against another edition
5.0
Lovely poems
Update: I read them again after a few years gap, and what a difference it made. gorgeous, heart wrenching poems...
Update: I read them again after a few years gap, and what a difference it made. gorgeous, heart wrenching poems...
hangezone's review against another edition
5.0
I was never a poetry kind of person but I really enjoyed reading this
my favourites were the hour of death, lost hope, autumn, cloudy sky, half my life and phantasm (especially the last two)
my favourites were the hour of death, lost hope, autumn, cloudy sky, half my life and phantasm (especially the last two)
marianina's review against another edition
4.0
I am quite sceptical when it comes to translated poetry, but this had some of the most beautiful and vivid imagery I've read.
laurabastic's review against another edition
5.0
This entire collection was absolutely stunning. I didn’t want it to end. Definitely one of my favourite poets. He tells you a story with few words, and it’s all that is needed to crush you.
moonphos's review against another edition
5.0
Una traducción espléndida de los versos conmovedores de un poeta magnífico y fascinante.
blumoonie's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
it is kind of crazy how much I can relate to Chuuya through his poetry. he is renowned for his beautiful, haunting imagery and song-like flow, and though this edition had to sacrifice flow, it very much made up for it by preserving the imagery. there were very few poems which didn’t resonate; in fact most had at least one line that truly struck me. how was he so good at putting into words the big and terrifying emotions I have never been able to describe? this may be the collection that reignites my adoration for poetry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Gore
lots of dark imagery: mentions of gore and disassociation