You Still Look the Same

This was strong and powerful.......more

You Still Look the Same is a poetry collection about being 40 and a queer, Indian, Muslim woman. Some of the poems were a little lackluster, but others were funny, thought-provoking, or touching. The author talks about her age, social beauty conventions, relationships, queerness, culture, religion,......more

I started reading Farzana's book on a Saturday afternoon and was completely enthralled. Her poetry brought me calmly and wholly into a universe that was strangely familiar, with its simple and beautifully descriptive language. I am hoping for more of her poetry in years to come.......more

You Still Look the Same by Farzana Doctor is a great poetry book debut! I listened to the audiobook which was my first poetry audiobook ever! Both narrators, the author and Ulka Simone Mohanty, did an excellent job! These poems discuss a wide range of topics including memory, dating, ageing, and rel......more

I listened to the audiobook of this poetry collection and it was beautiful. I was transported into a universe of stories that both moved and educated me. I haven’t written poetry in a long time but this book has inspired me and made me think I want to write again. I really recommend it to poets and......more