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libraryofalexandra's review against another edition
3.0
I had to read this for a school project. I mean, it was fine. It's not the best poetry I've read but it's certainly not bad.
02jagnolet's review
emotional
reflective
- 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
4.5
balesnar'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
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
arnie's review
3.0
Some of Clifton's poems touch me and some blow right passed me. Some poems are 5 stars for me and others are 1 star. I settle for 3 stars, but I'm uncomfortable. Maybe a closer reading, a third reading? I don't know.
libraryofalexandra's review
3.0
I had to read this for a school project. I mean, it was fine. It's not the best poetry I've read but it's certainly not bad.
kerrianne's review
5.0
Lucille Clifton's poems have always hit me right in the heartstrings, and this beautiful book is no exception. I've read some of these poems before in other collections ("further note to clark" is one of my favorite of all her poems), but most of them were new to me.
And they're all stunning, important, and so needed—like all good poetry is.
[Five bright stars because I'll never stop being grateful for Clifton's voice and her potent poetry.]
And they're all stunning, important, and so needed—like all good poetry is.
[Five bright stars because I'll never stop being grateful for Clifton's voice and her potent poetry.]