nikkihrose's review against another edition
3.0
Kaufman writes about experiences, nightmares, tragedies, and emotions. She writes about life. She writes about her readers, but more importantly – she writes about herself. Ranging from stanzas to rhyme scheme to prose, Kaufman breaks expectations and pours her heart into this book of poetry. She warns readers about topics of suicide, self-harm, sexual abuse, eating disorders, and mental health illnesses, because she understands the challenges that her readers might be facing.
Kaufman doesn't hold back, but some of her topics are intricately woven between the lines – and even between poems. Some are more blatant, which provides readers with equal opportunities to read through the poems quickly for a surface understanding and a pleasant experience with a poetry book, while also allowing them the chance to read through the poems at a deeper level, gaining a broader understanding of the topics at hand.
It is also important to note that there are some beautiful one-liners scattered throughout every page just waiting to inspire each individual reader to speak up, to share out, and to feel heard.
Kaufman doesn't hold back, but some of her topics are intricately woven between the lines – and even between poems. Some are more blatant, which provides readers with equal opportunities to read through the poems quickly for a surface understanding and a pleasant experience with a poetry book, while also allowing them the chance to read through the poems at a deeper level, gaining a broader understanding of the topics at hand.
It is also important to note that there are some beautiful one-liners scattered throughout every page just waiting to inspire each individual reader to speak up, to share out, and to feel heard.
aleenawin's review
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bindlebeep's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.0
hannahyorkey's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
Caroline makes me feel less alone. Her writing feels like she climbed inside my head and then wrote beautiful words about what she found.
thebookkeepers's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this collection of poetry. I found a lot of the topics relatable and was moved by a majority of the poems. A few didn't hit the mark for me, which is why I didn't give it the full 5 stars. But overall this is a great collection that I'll keep on my shelves. I will read more of this author in the future!
LGBTQ+ rep: bisexual
LGBTQ+ rep: bisexual
bestdressedbookworm's review
4.0
Caroline Kaufman is a strong narrative writer and although I found her first collection a little more relatable emotionally this one was still very strong and purposeful
shyannmorrow's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0