Before reading Karma, the most verse I had read was narrative poetry fanfiction. And I instantly fell in love with it. For me, poetry doesn't have to rhyme or follow a certain pattern. It's all about the flow of the words and the story it tells, no matter how disjointed it might get. I think I like verse so much because that's also how I like to write sometimes, so it's easier to enjoy and appreciate it.
Reading Karma was definitely an enjoyable experience, and I am definitely going to look for more verse novels that I might enjoy. For me, the experience of reading a verse novel wasn't about the content of the novel. I'm not a huge reader of realistic fiction, but for Karma, it was the style that won me over and made me love this book. I think part of my problem with realistic fiction is that I don't often find it realistic to my point of view and my experiences, which can make it hard to sink into. But with Karma, it wasn't a matter of relating to my experiences; it was more about getting a visceral reaction from me, the feeling that, yes this has happened.
Karma is one of my new favourite novels, and I can't wait to find more like it. And who knows, maybe I'll try my hand at writing one too.
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