Canadian Culture magazineCanCultureMag.com
To find beauty where it may not often be present, and to
discover hope where life may not always offer hope, is a gift only
the truest of optimists possess. …
Sunset in Toronto by Canadian writer and poet Victoria
West highlights what it means to connect emotions with the mind;
West ensured that her audience could recognize these emotions each
time they go through the pages and that her writing did not make
readers feel pity. Instead, readers can understand her point of
view, even as far as feeling understood themselves. Sunset in
Toronto is an easy and engaging read, as the real-life
narrative explored throughout the book magnifies what it means to
look forward to every moment the reader experiences for the rest of
their life.
~~~~~~~~~~
OnlineBookClub.org
Sunset in Toronto by Victoria West is a collection of
poems about love, grief, passion, and life. ... Readers would be
able to peek into the author’s way of seeing things and her
exuberant life. …
The author’s free-verse poetic style gave way to a steady flow
of lines and stanzas weaved with emotions that the author wants to
get across to her readers. … West used the strength of realistic
imagery to fully give the readers’ imagination a good feel of her
thoughts. … Sunset in Toronto evokes a serene feeling like
when you’re watching a sunset.
~~~~~~~~~~
Irina ApostuAuthor of “Touristic Vancouver”
The book of poetry Sunset in Toronto by Victoria West
came as a really nice surprise and as a reminder that life is
beautiful in any circumstances. It’s a gift for the nostalgic souls
who keep looking for the beauty in little things but also who love
to take a bow at life’s grandeur.
Victoria’s book is organized in three major sections
accompanied by candid photos. She invites the readers into her
world and allows them to see her true self with the good and the
bad, the ups and downs, and with all the vulnerabilities. …
So, grab a blankie and a warm cup of tea, hide in a little
corner and read away… You’ll travel the world through Victoria’s
heart and eyes.
~~~~~~~~~~
GoodReads and Amazon reviews
Genuine and real.
I enjoyed Sunset in Toronto by Victoria West. I found
it very genuine and real, at times almost like reading someone's
diary. It is very easy to read and flows well. The messages I got
from it were on finding joy in the small things in life and the
importance of family and love- in this life and beyond.
*****
Beautiful insight into a fellow-Torontonian's mind during one
of humanity's most challenging times. I related a lot to much of
what she wrote that in many cases, it felt like reading my own
thoughts! This collection was very touching and sweet. As a visual
person, I liked her use of photos throughout as well in support of
some of her anecdotes. Overall, I appreciate how vulnerable the
author was in sharing her most personal experiences.
*****
I loved reading this. Each entry gives a specific and
different feeling, but they all complement each other and create a
very strong collection with a smooth and pleasant follow from
beginning to end. Great job!
*****
This was a GoodReads giveaway book. The poetry in this book
was a bit different for me. I normally think of poetry as rhyming,
but this doesn't follow that pattern. I very much enjoyed how Ms.
West took everyday moments, such as a coffee date, along with
places and times of year and gave beautiful words to them. I am
highly impressed with this collection.
~~~~~~~~~~
Thank you to all readers and reviewers who shared their
appreciative thoughts about my book! ?❤️
| Photo credit: Victoria West |
