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This Book Needs A Title: Volume 2
The second volume of poetry by Theodore Ficklestein.
216 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2015
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July 29, 2015
2.5 stars?
This was probably about the most absurd thing I've ever read. This is not your English class poetry, and no matter how many times he mentions Shakespeare he certainly isn't him.
This is a free-verse poetry collection about everything and nothing all at the same time. All poems are written with very simple vocabulary, and no poem is incredibly difficult. It honestly feels like the author just sat down and wrote stream of consciousness at that's it. It worked part of the time, but more often then not it left more to be desired.
Some poems are very well thought out, however, they are surrounded by some of the stupidest and strangest poems. The tone of the poems stays primarily the same throughout the collection, it is almost mocking and cocky.
I will have a full video review coming soon, where I will share more of my thoughts
Disclaimer: I was sent this book free for review in exchange for an honest review and that in no way affected my opinion of the book
This was probably about the most absurd thing I've ever read. This is not your English class poetry, and no matter how many times he mentions Shakespeare he certainly isn't him.
This is a free-verse poetry collection about everything and nothing all at the same time. All poems are written with very simple vocabulary, and no poem is incredibly difficult. It honestly feels like the author just sat down and wrote stream of consciousness at that's it. It worked part of the time, but more often then not it left more to be desired.
Some poems are very well thought out, however, they are surrounded by some of the stupidest and strangest poems. The tone of the poems stays primarily the same throughout the collection, it is almost mocking and cocky.
I will have a full video review coming soon, where I will share more of my thoughts
Disclaimer: I was sent this book free for review in exchange for an honest review and that in no way affected my opinion of the book
November 5, 2015
I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review.
If you're looking for deep and moving poetry, this is not for you. I used to love writing poems, so when this book was sent to me, I was really excited to start it. The poems in this book were either funny, entertaining, or both; but thought provoking. I really enjoyed going through poem after poem. It was so easy to read, and when guests come to my house, it's the first thing they pick up. It makes a lot of them laugh! When I have bad days, I read a few poems in this book, and it really helps! Even if poetry isn't your thing, I still recommend you to try reading this.
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If you're looking for deep and moving poetry, this is not for you. I used to love writing poems, so when this book was sent to me, I was really excited to start it. The poems in this book were either funny, entertaining, or both; but thought provoking. I really enjoyed going through poem after poem. It was so easy to read, and when guests come to my house, it's the first thing they pick up. It makes a lot of them laugh! When I have bad days, I read a few poems in this book, and it really helps! Even if poetry isn't your thing, I still recommend you to try reading this.
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December 23, 2015
I was a recipient of an Advance Readers Copy of this book. Poetry is an individual thing. To me, this book was more of an exercise in free verse than true rhymed, metered poetry. While some of the pages shared some honest open thoughts, and I found some of this work thought provoking, overall, I guess you could say I didn't "get it". My leanings are more to haiku or poetry with cadence and an occasional rhyme.
May 14, 2017
I won this in a GOODREADS giveaway -- This Book Needs a Title: Volume 2 (Paperback) by Theodore Ficklestein -- Remember that journal you had to keep in your high school freshman English class? Someone published theirs! Bet you wished YOU had thought of it!
July 28, 2018
I enjoyed this book. I would have to say I didnt enjoy it as much as the first volume though. I think the first one had more to offer and this one was just left over poems. I will be doing a review on my youtube channel- kwellsbooks
July 24, 2015
Theatre of the Absurd
Theodore Ficklestein is playing his poetry that addresses everything and nothing for all its worth. This is the second volume of his work under the same title (except for Volume 1 vs. Volume 2) and it seems he is having more fun and guffaws at this experiment. He adds little notes to his book, such as `If you are looking for a summary here about what this book is about, then you have the wrong book' that make us feel as though we are being mocked, but the thing that is being `mocked' (or better yet closely observed) is the absurd state in which we find ourselves. Afraid to laugh at our own foibles or take ridiculous things seriously (like, say, Donald Trump et al).
But since no one else has reviewed this book (either volume) please allow an introduction to its contents and absorb the degree of humor at hand.
BUDDHA
I got to give credit to Buddha for what he did.
It's impressive.
Considering the guy is famous for sitting.
Think about it.
The guy sat around all day.
And people remember him as on of the greatest people to ever live.
I sit around all day.
And I get nothing.
Being famous for sitting.
Impressive, Buddha.
Very Impressive.
SCAM
All that you know I a scam.
It is.
The stuff that you see and know is just a business.
There is money behind everything.
A scam
That is what it all is.
A way for someone to take your money.
But if everything is a scam, then how do you know if this is a scam or not?
Bum. Bum. Bum.
WRONG
It's wrong.
But I want it.
It's wrong.
But I need it.
It's wrong.
But I can't live without it.
If it is so wrong,
Then why is it such a large part of my life?
And there are so many of these little one page observations cum comments cum frustrations that it is impossible to read this book and not look in the mirror with a different glance. Theodore Ficklestein is likely to one day be remembered as one of our more sensitive wits. Maybe tomorrow. Read him.
Theodore Ficklestein is playing his poetry that addresses everything and nothing for all its worth. This is the second volume of his work under the same title (except for Volume 1 vs. Volume 2) and it seems he is having more fun and guffaws at this experiment. He adds little notes to his book, such as `If you are looking for a summary here about what this book is about, then you have the wrong book' that make us feel as though we are being mocked, but the thing that is being `mocked' (or better yet closely observed) is the absurd state in which we find ourselves. Afraid to laugh at our own foibles or take ridiculous things seriously (like, say, Donald Trump et al).
But since no one else has reviewed this book (either volume) please allow an introduction to its contents and absorb the degree of humor at hand.
BUDDHA
I got to give credit to Buddha for what he did.
It's impressive.
Considering the guy is famous for sitting.
Think about it.
The guy sat around all day.
And people remember him as on of the greatest people to ever live.
I sit around all day.
And I get nothing.
Being famous for sitting.
Impressive, Buddha.
Very Impressive.
SCAM
All that you know I a scam.
It is.
The stuff that you see and know is just a business.
There is money behind everything.
A scam
That is what it all is.
A way for someone to take your money.
But if everything is a scam, then how do you know if this is a scam or not?
Bum. Bum. Bum.
WRONG
It's wrong.
But I want it.
It's wrong.
But I need it.
It's wrong.
But I can't live without it.
If it is so wrong,
Then why is it such a large part of my life?
And there are so many of these little one page observations cum comments cum frustrations that it is impossible to read this book and not look in the mirror with a different glance. Theodore Ficklestein is likely to one day be remembered as one of our more sensitive wits. Maybe tomorrow. Read him.
October 19, 2016
I received a free copy of this book from the author.
This is the second book of poetry I’ve read by Theodore Ficklestein. The first book was I Killed the Man Who Wrote This Book. I really enjoy his poetry. It’s different, witty, and funny. Sometimes it’s thought-provoking as in “Lesson from History.” It’s a great book to just open up and read a couple poems when you have a minute. This would be a good bathroom book!
I have a friend who says he doesn’t like poetry because you can’t understand it so I showed him this book and he said, “It’s not poetry, it doesn’t rhyme.” I tried to explain free-verse but he insisted poetry has to rhyme. At least he could understand the poems!
Here are a couple of my favorites:
Lesson from History
I am no preacher.
Or historian.
Or anybody for the matter who has any credibility for telling others how to live their lives.
But if there is one thing we can learn from history.
From Buddha.
To Jesus.
To Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s that we should care for one another on aspects of life.
But we should remember we are all on the same team.
The human race. Too bad we don’t sell jerseys thought.
Maybe that would stop us from fighting one another.
Give This Poem a Title
Oh great.
First I can’t name a book.
Now I can’t name a poem in the book.
Pretty soon I will have a one word poem.
I definitely recommend This Book Needs a Title Volume 2 if you enjoy poetry that is a little different. I love this guy’s sense of humor!
This is the second book of poetry I’ve read by Theodore Ficklestein. The first book was I Killed the Man Who Wrote This Book. I really enjoy his poetry. It’s different, witty, and funny. Sometimes it’s thought-provoking as in “Lesson from History.” It’s a great book to just open up and read a couple poems when you have a minute. This would be a good bathroom book!
I have a friend who says he doesn’t like poetry because you can’t understand it so I showed him this book and he said, “It’s not poetry, it doesn’t rhyme.” I tried to explain free-verse but he insisted poetry has to rhyme. At least he could understand the poems!
Here are a couple of my favorites:
Lesson from History
I am no preacher.
Or historian.
Or anybody for the matter who has any credibility for telling others how to live their lives.
But if there is one thing we can learn from history.
From Buddha.
To Jesus.
To Martin Luther King Jr.
It’s that we should care for one another on aspects of life.
But we should remember we are all on the same team.
The human race. Too bad we don’t sell jerseys thought.
Maybe that would stop us from fighting one another.
Give This Poem a Title
Oh great.
First I can’t name a book.
Now I can’t name a poem in the book.
Pretty soon I will have a one word poem.
I definitely recommend This Book Needs a Title Volume 2 if you enjoy poetry that is a little different. I love this guy’s sense of humor!
August 31, 2015
This was originally posted on my blog at http://lovelaces2.blogspot.co.uk/2015...
I had super high expectations for this book and I can happily say that my expectations were met if not exceeded. This is one of the best poetry books I have ever read.
My favourite thing about this book is the variety of poems, that ranged from quite serious to laugh out loud hilarious. Some of my favourite poems were; Fake Lily, Buddha, My Problem and Forgetting Everything. If there is one thing that I didn't like about this book, it's that one of the poems was cinnamon flavoured and I think cinnamon I'd the food of the devil, so I wasn't keen on that. but apart from that it was practically perfect in every way.
In conclusion, you need to read this book, though maybe avoid A Sour Poem if you are allergic to cinnamon. I'm giving it 5/5 stars.
I had super high expectations for this book and I can happily say that my expectations were met if not exceeded. This is one of the best poetry books I have ever read.
My favourite thing about this book is the variety of poems, that ranged from quite serious to laugh out loud hilarious. Some of my favourite poems were; Fake Lily, Buddha, My Problem and Forgetting Everything. If there is one thing that I didn't like about this book, it's that one of the poems was cinnamon flavoured and I think cinnamon I'd the food of the devil, so I wasn't keen on that. but apart from that it was practically perfect in every way.
In conclusion, you need to read this book, though maybe avoid A Sour Poem if you are allergic to cinnamon. I'm giving it 5/5 stars.
October 30, 2015
I had read and reviewed the first volume of “This Book Needs A Title” so, when I was offered a free copy to review this one I took author Ted Finklestein up on it.
The poems in this book are short and witty. Some are inspiring, like “A Climb To A Mountain”, others are funny, like “Reading Up” (it is best read from the bottom) and others are profound, like “Changing The World”. Pick it up, page through it and pick the ones that appeal to you.
The poems in this book are short and witty. Some are inspiring, like “A Climb To A Mountain”, others are funny, like “Reading Up” (it is best read from the bottom) and others are profound, like “Changing The World”. Pick it up, page through it and pick the ones that appeal to you.
September 24, 2015
I won this book from goodreads-firstreads. This book was not what I expected at all. It seems to be a jump out of his head thought at any given time kinda book. I just didn't get it as a poetry book. I wonder if this book is just like the first and is the third gonna be the same. Best of luck in your writing but I have to say I will probably pass on any others, just not my style. Jana Morgan
September 29, 2016
I find this collection of poetry to be very enjoyable. The ramblings of life within poetry form. There is something for everyone in this collection. You will laugh, feel something and have a fun time reading. 4 stars
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