I think the English translation is very good, but I would be better off reading this in Turkish, a language that shares much more words with Arabic.

This is my first encounter with Adonis' work and I am grateful to NetGalley and the Publishers for giving me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I do not believe that my words could do justice to the awakening this collection gave me. I know not of your religion as you read this, but have you ever read a Psalm or the Songs of Solomon? Better yet, have you ever read a hymn? If not, well, this is akin to that. It is raw, unapologetic, bitter, hopeful, challenging and it does not relent in painting what we are are humans. It is what I'd call the feast of truth; you have a plate set before you, there are dishes arraigned and you sit with people like you, people you like and dislike, and await the guest of honor.
I'll leave it at that because I might contradict myself in the next few sentences.

This meaningful reflection grapples with history, religion, and politics in a poignant rendering of epic magnitudes!