Canadian Culture magazine
CanCultureMag.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.
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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.
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Irina Apostu
Author 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.
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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!
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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.
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Thank you to all readers and reviewers who shared their appreciative thoughts about my book! 🥰❤️
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| Photo credit: Victoria West |
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