Review of Growth VII
Posted: 08 Apr 2025, 12:41
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Growth VII" by Devon Gillespie.]
Growth VII by Devon Gillespie is categorized here as "Drama and Poetry," but the author's Amazon definition is more accurate: "collection of diary entries spanning several months." The themes covered are purpose, loneliness, love, feelings of emptiness, and more. There's an interesting dichotomy of someone who has a deep faith in God but isn't entirely comfortable with his earthly situation. The reader will find Devon Gillespie vulnerable in many situations and, as is the case in diaries, he does not try to hide it.
What I liked most about this work was the author's honesty and spontaneity in portraying his feelings. At no point did he think about hiding his feelings of doubt and apprehension. The book addresses personal themes very well, such as past romantic relationships, along with more universal themes, such as loneliness. Trusting in God does not shield you from pain and suffering; the author clarifies this in several parts of the book.
There is nothing I didn't like about this book. Both the poems and the prose diary entries are written with a well-crafted personal tone. The book's editing is decent and I found only two grammatical errors related to punctuation issues. The work is short but conveys all the feelings of a specific phase in the author's life.
Overall, Growth VII is easy to read, memorable, and thought-provoking. The author captured his feelings of doubt and apprehension well and wrote something dense and witty. Since there is nothing I didn't like, I gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy poetry and existential themes. Although the author is Christian and God is mentioned in several parts, the book does not contain biblical quotes and is focused on the author's issues. Therefore, I do not believe that only Christians will enjoy this book. The book has profane words and should only be read by adults.
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Growth VII
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Growth VII by Devon Gillespie is categorized here as "Drama and Poetry," but the author's Amazon definition is more accurate: "collection of diary entries spanning several months." The themes covered are purpose, loneliness, love, feelings of emptiness, and more. There's an interesting dichotomy of someone who has a deep faith in God but isn't entirely comfortable with his earthly situation. The reader will find Devon Gillespie vulnerable in many situations and, as is the case in diaries, he does not try to hide it.
What I liked most about this work was the author's honesty and spontaneity in portraying his feelings. At no point did he think about hiding his feelings of doubt and apprehension. The book addresses personal themes very well, such as past romantic relationships, along with more universal themes, such as loneliness. Trusting in God does not shield you from pain and suffering; the author clarifies this in several parts of the book.
There is nothing I didn't like about this book. Both the poems and the prose diary entries are written with a well-crafted personal tone. The book's editing is decent and I found only two grammatical errors related to punctuation issues. The work is short but conveys all the feelings of a specific phase in the author's life.
Overall, Growth VII is easy to read, memorable, and thought-provoking. The author captured his feelings of doubt and apprehension well and wrote something dense and witty. Since there is nothing I didn't like, I gladly rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
I recommend this book to those who enjoy poetry and existential themes. Although the author is Christian and God is mentioned in several parts, the book does not contain biblical quotes and is focused on the author's issues. Therefore, I do not believe that only Christians will enjoy this book. The book has profane words and should only be read by adults.
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Growth VII
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon