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jayisreading's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
If I’m honest, I didn’t love this collection and found it difficult to get into it. In the author’s defense, I will say that I definitely wasn’t in the greatest headspace while reading this, but I don’t know if I would have enjoyed it even if I was in the mood. This is definitely a me thing than anything— I just wasn’t a huge fan of the style presented in this collection.
To shine the good about this collection though, the imagery is incredible, especially when Sinclair talks about Jamaica. I also thought the way she dove into racism and colonialism was utterly powerful. Considering these things, I do want to read more of Sinclair’s works, in hopes that I’ll enjoy those more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Colonisation
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Slavery
booksandteatime's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
slow-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Slavery, Xenophobia, and Colonisation
meaghanelizabook's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Sexism
courtneyfalling's review
dark
emotional
reflective
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
3.5
This collection had some good individual lines, but not as many overall poems or overarching themes that I connected with. I totally get why people love this collection and its craft, but it wasn't one that sticks out as really memorable or impactful to me personally. Again, kind of just feeling like I need to check out another of Safiya Sinclair's collections when she releases one, or read more of her independent poems separate from a highly formatted and polished collection. I know I have her upcoming memoir on my TBR, so
Favorite poems:
Favorite poems:
- Autobiography
- Notes on the State of Virginia, III
- Woman, 26, Remains Optimistic As Body Turns to Stone
- After the Last Astronauts Had Left Us, II (Laika)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Minor: Cannibalism
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