abigailmariexx's review against another edition
4.0
A one-sitter, beautifully written and satisfyingly crafted.
samtserghanos's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
nahlabooks's review against another edition
4.0
Am amazing prose that made the emotions sip from the pages directly to me. I felt sad, rage and defeated alongside the main character. But I also felt empowered, victorious and renewed for Emma.
Would highly recommend.
Would highly recommend.
elliehamilton38's review
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
maliachappell's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
secre's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Poet is a novel that made me feel deeply uncomfortable and that is a credit to the author. It's not my usual type of novel; I enjoy poetry but tend to like it to be neat, rhyming and closed. This is not the case here. This is messy, tangled and yet has a form all of it's own and it shines a light on the messy, tangled relationship at the heart of the novel. It's lyrical and poignant, yet unnerving as it highlights the toxicity and abuses of power. It's not an easy novel to read, and it may well come with echoes of your own trauma as you read it. But it's a worthwhile read.
The narrative comes through clearly. As do the emotions; the anger, the hurt, the pain and the loneliness. In few words it captures how bad relationships can make you feel small, unworthy, not good enough. There are several homages to other notable literature, but the very personal and individual story is what stands out. The imagery stands out and makes you feel the rawness and the brokenness, even as it is also a tale of strength and of revenge.
The narrative comes through clearly. As do the emotions; the anger, the hurt, the pain and the loneliness. In few words it captures how bad relationships can make you feel small, unworthy, not good enough. There are several homages to other notable literature, but the very personal and individual story is what stands out. The imagery stands out and makes you feel the rawness and the brokenness, even as it is also a tale of strength and of revenge.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
ijustlovebookshehe's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
malsbang's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
emerwalsh's review against another edition
5.0
so so good. this is how a verse novel should be written - lyrical and full of imagery but so very readable! great story, fantastic language.