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challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
First of all, this poem-book needs a few trigger warnings. Sexual abuse? Beating? Fighting? Drinking? I mean ok I get that it’s relevant to real life and all that but, um, might as well let us know because my eyes were SO wide on that train while listening to Kae Tempest reading their poem aloud. Well written, and I like how parallels are drawn between gods and humans, and people from different standings of life, and with the audio experience and the way the author wants their poem to sound, I have to admit that it’s pretty cool. Curious that some words, phrases and sentences were changed in the audio vs in the actual printed text! (But I guess it’s an old version of the poem, since it has Kae’s deadname on it.) Interesting and thought provoking read for ENGL100!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Grief