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This is lockdown is a collection of diary entries, poems and photos from a collection of authors under the umbrella of M J Mallon. This is a definitive look at what the real people did during the lockdown, which is still in place in certain parts of the country. The writings and musings offer a real look at how people felt, what they did or couldn't do and all delivered from different voices. From the day to day struggles, worries, and laughter to poems which will make you laugh, think and cry. This is a wonderful book I thoroughly enjoyed and I will keep going back to read again and again.
The corona virus outbreak has been a unique time for many of us, having never experienced anything like this in our lifetimes. This moment is history is an opportunity for writers to help others by expressing this situation through diary entries, poetry, and fictional works. This is lockdown begins in just such a way as we take a look at diary entries from MJ Mallon, which were written in the moment and not only become a documentation of events from this author’s point of view but also a way of making sense of the turmoil encountered during this difficult time. The book then moves on to poetry which is written by from people of different nationalities, this gives such an insight into how nations can be united in global events and in many ways highlights how experiences through this pandemic have created a unity for us all as humans. Finally, the author offers us some excellent fictional short pieces illuminating how many of our ordinary routines were shaped and impacted by this pandemic. I was fortunate to have an opportunity to read an early copy of this book and was delighted to see the author putting this collection out into the world. A highly recommended read that I imagine readers of the future looking to.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2020
Ths Is Lockdown is a compilation unlike any other, documenting the thoughts and feelings of the main author, M J Mallon, and many other contributors, with regards to the Pandemic Lockdown of 2020, that affected the whole world. In three parts, we are treated to a diary-style section, where M J Mallon expresses her thoughts on the whole thing, as the whole situation unfolds, over the spring and summer of 2020. Part two is a collection of thoughts and poetry from writing contributors around the world, detailing the effects of lockdown on their personal lives, how it's affected their work, creativity, and family. Part three features some fiction pieces written by MJ Mallon, inspired by the pandemic. Definitely one to read and savour.
This is such an interesting read. The book is a snapshot of the author’s diaries during the pandemic, which are thought provoking. It is also full of useful links to inspire people and has contributions from many other authors, who talk about their lockdown experiences as well.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting and inspiring.
By ElizabethC on 6 October 2020
This is such an interesting read. The book is a snapshot of the author’s diaries during the pandemic, which are thought provoking. It is also full of useful links to inspire people and has contributions from many other authors, who talk about their lockdown experiences as well.
![This Is Lockdown: COVID19 Diaries Flash Fiction Poetry by [M J Mallon, Jackie Carreira, Ritu Bhathal, Tracie Barton-Barrett, Sharon Marchisello, Anne Goodwin, Marian Wood, Willow Willers, Sally Cronin, D G Kaye , Frank Prem, Sherri Matthews, Fi Phillips, Chantelle Atkins, Adele Park, Richard Dee, Katie Hutton, Catherine Fearns, Miriam Owen, Lynn Fraser, Jeannie Wycherley, Peter Taylor-Gooby, Alice May, Ceri Williams, Drew Neary, Samantha Murdoch, Beaton Mabaso, Jane Horwood , Melissa Santiago-Val]](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uhcgOQxjL._SY346_.jpg)
