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omwomack02's review
3.0
i read this for class. i enjoyed some poems. but it is difficult to sit with it when you're on a time crunch.
bibliobrittish's review against another edition
4.0
This is utterly musical. I couldn't help but sway with the rhythm of it as Parker's words propelled me forward into deeper meaning.
justaprilann's review against another edition
3.0
I really want to get poetry, but I just don’t think I do. I think I loved the titles of the book and poems the most. Is there such thing as single-line poetry?
norsol_'s review
5.0
my mind has been absolutely and utterly blown! this collection is like a miracle to read.
keight's review against another edition
4.0
I am more comfortable
being mourned than loved.
· • ·
The past has not been as rewarding
as I had hoped.
Waiting nearly four months to write about a book makes it nearly impossible to write anything substantive. I remember that there weren't any complete poems that struck me, rather these few lines that I noted. Reading them now they feel a bit darker in tone than I recall the book being, and I suspect part of their impact may have been their context. Overall Morgan Parker's writing felt young and fresh — and young is not a criticism. She has the perspective of someone not at all convinced by the power of the status quo. She's questioning and challenging, yet weaves in humor. This was her first book, with There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé following last year. And she is publishing a lot in the next year or so: her site notes she has a forthcoming poetry collection Magical Negro coming out early 2019, a young adult novel in late 2019, and then a nonfiction book in 2020.
being mourned than loved.
· • ·
The past has not been as rewarding
as I had hoped.
Waiting nearly four months to write about a book makes it nearly impossible to write anything substantive. I remember that there weren't any complete poems that struck me, rather these few lines that I noted. Reading them now they feel a bit darker in tone than I recall the book being, and I suspect part of their impact may have been their context. Overall Morgan Parker's writing felt young and fresh — and young is not a criticism. She has the perspective of someone not at all convinced by the power of the status quo. She's questioning and challenging, yet weaves in humor. This was her first book, with There Are More Beautiful Things Than Beyoncé following last year. And she is publishing a lot in the next year or so: her site notes she has a forthcoming poetry collection Magical Negro coming out early 2019, a young adult novel in late 2019, and then a nonfiction book in 2020.
glendareads39's review against another edition
4.0
Morgan Parker's poetry book "Other people's comfort keeps me up at night." it explores the human condition of being Black and dealing with white people's comfort. While reading this powerful book, prepared yourself to stepping out of your comfort zone of being uncomfortable.
nuhafariha's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Tin House and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!
Available July 13th 2021.
The first time I came across Morgan Parker's work, I was awestruck. Hanging in an art gallery in front of me was the most sublime poem I had ever seen, "Towards a New Theory of Negro Propaganda", with its chaotic yet inspired amalgamation. In a similar vein, Parker's "Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night" is a bombastic celebration of all things Black and pop culture. With a natural cadence and soul to her work, Parker takes on a slew of subjects - anything from an ex hookup to a Real Housewife to ancient philosophy. With dry humor and wry wit, Parker makes each of these subjects shine. A captivating collection from one of America's best contemporary poets.
Available July 13th 2021.
The first time I came across Morgan Parker's work, I was awestruck. Hanging in an art gallery in front of me was the most sublime poem I had ever seen, "Towards a New Theory of Negro Propaganda", with its chaotic yet inspired amalgamation. In a similar vein, Parker's "Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night" is a bombastic celebration of all things Black and pop culture. With a natural cadence and soul to her work, Parker takes on a slew of subjects - anything from an ex hookup to a Real Housewife to ancient philosophy. With dry humor and wry wit, Parker makes each of these subjects shine. A captivating collection from one of America's best contemporary poets.
nuhafariha's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to Tin House and NetGalley for the Advanced Reader's Copy!
Available July 13th 2021.
The first time I came across Morgan Parker's work, I was awestruck. Hanging in an art gallery in front of me was the most sublime poem I had ever seen, "Towards a New Theory of Negro Propaganda", with its chaotic yet inspired amalgamation. In a similar vein, Parker's "Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night" is a bombastic celebration of all things Black and pop culture. With a natural cadence and soul to her work, Parker takes on a slew of subjects - anything from an ex hookup to a Real Housewife to ancient philosophy. With dry humor and wry wit, Parker makes each of these subjects shine. A captivating collection from one of America's best contemporary poets
Available July 13th 2021.
The first time I came across Morgan Parker's work, I was awestruck. Hanging in an art gallery in front of me was the most sublime poem I had ever seen, "Towards a New Theory of Negro Propaganda", with its chaotic yet inspired amalgamation. In a similar vein, Parker's "Other People's Comfort Keeps Me Up At Night" is a bombastic celebration of all things Black and pop culture. With a natural cadence and soul to her work, Parker takes on a slew of subjects - anything from an ex hookup to a Real Housewife to ancient philosophy. With dry humor and wry wit, Parker makes each of these subjects shine. A captivating collection from one of America's best contemporary poets
shinheiba_sm's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.25