_georgierose's review against another edition
4.0
This is a gorgeous and heartbreaking collection of poems.
I couldn’t relate to nearly all of the experiences Femi shares, but it was a really valuable piece to read to further my insight into the experiences of those who are marginalised.
I couldn’t relate to nearly all of the experiences Femi shares, but it was a really valuable piece to read to further my insight into the experiences of those who are marginalised.
thomasgoddard's review against another edition
4.0
Poetry for a bit of a change of pace.
If I've been reading galaxies, poetry is the microcosm. The same complexity at work within a smaller frame.
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If I've been reading galaxies, poetry is the microcosm. The same complexity at work within a smaller frame.
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uriah's review against another edition
5.0
best book I've read so far this year, hands down.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Hate crime, Death, and Racism
leanneymu's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
A stunning collection of poems. Better read in sections, rather than in one go.
mekeisha's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
versmonesprit's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Overwhelmingly lyrical, and just as much powerful, Caleb Femi’s voice might just be the most original in contemporary poetry. Femi is a true poet who sees beyond the form, into the substance, into the expression. While he does experiment with innovative forms (which are a delight to discover!), he’s one of the rare modern poets who understand the flow and rhythm of the words required in poetry. He doesn’t need to rely on form: his expressive and moving words are strong enough to stand for their own. Form for Femi is yet another domain conquered where he can showcase the originality, the uniqueness of his poetic vision. There is so much love, so much tenderness, and so much rightful outrage in these pages to discover, alongside photographs taken by Femi himself. This is such a gem of a poetry collection to experience!
And kudos to Penguin for the printing and binding quality! It’s unfortunately become rare to see this (especially in their Modern Classics collection).
And kudos to Penguin for the printing and binding quality! It’s unfortunately become rare to see this (especially in their Modern Classics collection).
lucys_library's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.0