Sunday Book Review – Marjorie Mallon’s – Mr. Sagittarius – Poetry
My Sunday Book Review is for Marjorie Mallon’s newest whimsical release – Mr. Sagittarius. A delightful read with wonderful prose, poetry and images.
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Blurb:
Twin brothers Harold and William love the magic of the natural world.
When Harold dies he leaves a simple memorial request.
Will his brother William and his sister Annette honour it?
Or, will the garden work its magic to ensure that they do.
A magical story expressed via an original compilation of poetry and prose with photographic images.
#Poetry #Prose #Photography #NaturalWorld #Trees #Magic #Spirit #Animals #CircleofLife #Humour #Halloween #Cats #Buddha
My 5 Star Review:
This was a charming and whimsical read. The author, Mallon, takes us into a magical world in her prose in a tale about 2 siblings, Annette and William, both aging and dealing in their own ways with the grief and some resentments of their departed brother Harold, twin to William. They open up to each other on a bench under the Golden Weeping Willow tree where nature reveals messages.
Mallon did a wonderful job projecting the imagery as the story interconnects with intermittent poetry taking place in the magical botanical gardens, and beautiful photographs added to complement the story.
This is a short upbeat read with great descriptions and an engaging story.
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45 Comments
Sue Dreamwalker
Sounds a delightful read.. Sometimes its just to good to escape into the words of a good book which takes us away from our own very Unreal Reality right now Debby…
Much love your way my friend… 💖🌈💖🙏
dgkaye
You said it my friend. Thanks so much for stopping by. Oh, and btw, thanks for Lori’s video on 5D, great explanation and I am totally in the 5D zone! <3 xxxx
Marje
Thank you for your kind comment Sue. It’s been a magical journey to publishing this book. Years of gathering poetry together. I never imagined I would write such a collection it just goes to show you never know where life will take you. 🙂
Robbie Cheadle
A lovely review of this book, Debby.
dgkaye
Thank you Robbie 🙂 x
Marje
Hi Robbie. Lovely review from Debby, made my day. 🙂
Marje
Hi Colleen. Yes Mr. Sagittarius is an uplifting read. Thanks for your kind comment. <3 x
Marje
Now, that was a lovely Sunday treat. Many thanks for your review. I am so glad you enjoyed. <3 x
dgkaye
My pleasure Marje. A wonderful collaboration with prose and poetry. <3
Darlene Foster
A great review of Marje’s book!!
dgkaye
Thanks Darlene. I know you too have enjoyed <3
Marje
Thank you Darlene. Appreciate your kindness and support and Debby’s lovely review too. <3
sally cronin
Wonderful review for a lovely collection Debby and congratulations Marje.. ♥
dgkaye
Thank you Sal. A delightful read <3
Marje
Thank you Sally. I’m so thrilled. I love writing poetry. <3
Jacqui Murray
Between your review, the title, and the cover–this book looks fascinating.
dgkaye
Enjoy! 🙂
Marje
Thank you Jacqui I hope you might give Mr. Sagittarius a try. <3
Colleen
What a lovely review, Sis. We all need uplifting prose and poetry to move us through this difficult time. ❤️
dgkaye
True dat Sis <3
Stevie Turner
A great review. Debby. The book sounds quite unusual. x
dgkaye
It is Stevie 🙂 x
Marje
Hi Stevie, yes it is quite unusual, bit like me!
John Maberry
Whimsy may be the place to escape to in the midst of our times. My, you are getting in a lot of reading!
dgkaye
Lol, no kidding. 🙂
Marje
Thanks John. Yes she really is, I’m impressed got a bit of catching up to do!
Diana Peach
Lovely review, Debby. I’m so intrigued about how this book came to be. Congrats to Marje on the 5 stars!
dgkaye
Thank you Diana. It’s truly different. <3
Marje
Hi Diana. It was inspired by walks, the beauty of the trees, flowers, birds and creatures that frequent the Cambridge Botanical Gardens plus seeing two very intriguing twins brothers going out for a cup of coffee!
Lauren Scott
Debby, your review is wonderful and the book sounds intriguing in a magical way. Many congrats to Marje!
~Lauren 💗
dgkaye
Hi Lauren. Thanks for dropping by. Yes. magical it is! <3
Marje
Hi Lauren, thank you! Debby’s review is fab, so wonderful to get such positive feedback for my first poetry, prose and photography collection. Smiling.
Balroop Singh
‘Mr. Sagittarius’ is alluring me because of its unique name and your review has added another pull! Lovely review Deb. Thanks for sharing.
dgkaye
Thanks Balroop. Happy to pique your interest 🙂
Marje
Hi Balroop, yes the name amuses me. My dad asked me when Mr. Pisces is coming out – he’s a pisces! I’ve always been fascinated by the zodiac, and the title fitted in so well with the magical nature of the story.
Christy B
How wonderful to learn more about this book from MJ 🙂 You’re two of my fave literary ladies so it’s lovely to see this particular post! Wishing Marjorie all the best with her book, and great review of it, Debby.
dgkaye
Hi Christy, what a sweet thing to say to us. Thanks for dropping by and leaving your cheer. <3
Marje
Aww, that’s so sweet of you Christy. Same to you both, you and Debby are the best.
Marje
Hi Stevie, yes it is quite unusual, bit like me!
Olga Núñez Miret
Congratulations to the author. This is the second glowing review I read of her book. Thanks for the recommendation, Debby!
dgkaye
My pleasure Olga. Thank you <3
Marje
Thank you Olga. I am so pleased with how well received Mr. Sagittarius is. Chuffed with all the lovely reviews. 🙂
Miriam Hurdle
A fabulous review of a lovely story, Mr. Sagittarius, Debby. Botanical gardens are my favorite places to visit. Congratulations to Marje!
dgkaye
Thanks so much Miriam <3
Marje
Hi Miriam, many thanks. And I am so thrilled you have read and reviewed. <3 x