Book Review 112: Subtle by Deepika Bhardwaj
An anthology of short poems, Deepika Bhardwaj's Subtle explores the theme of love and its afflictions. The book is divided into two sections - The Fall and The Rise. As is quite evident from the titles, the first section 'The Fall' is about the sufferings, despair. 'The Hope' is all about rediscovering oneself and emerging stronger - it's about being hopeful. The poems trace the emotional journey of romantic love - from falling in love to falling apart. The illustrations that accompany each of the poems are really beautiful. They are in perfect sync with the poems. A very short and easy read, you can complete reading the entire book in a few hours. If you enjoy reading micro tales and haiku, this book is for you. About the author: Deepika Bhardwaj can usually be found reading a book, and that book will more likely than not be a poetry book. She is an MBBS student and has written various articles and poems on topics crucial to gender equality, communal har