sperks's review against another edition
3.0
Prompt: A book with only words on the cover, no images or graphics (Popsugar challenge)
One moment this book was clichés and dullness, words that made me pause for the lack of impact. The next, words that made me stop to savour the imagery and to let the insights settle. Maybe if I was more of a poet, or at least read poetry more, I would have rated this 4 stars. But I'm not, so 3 stars it is.
One moment this book was clichés and dullness, words that made me pause for the lack of impact. The next, words that made me stop to savour the imagery and to let the insights settle. Maybe if I was more of a poet, or at least read poetry more, I would have rated this 4 stars. But I'm not, so 3 stars it is.
mvanzant's review against another edition
2.0
Not a fan of modern poetry. I’m just trying to get caught up on my reading challenge so I’m reading this whole trilogy today.
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
3.0
Gostei das poesias, mas não ficou dentre os meus livros favoritos. Acho que a autora aborda temas muito importantes, como feminismo e amor próprio, mas o estilo de escrita dela não me agradou tanto. Não gosto quando vemos apenas uma palavra por linha. Sua história pessoal é muito triste, como podemos ver nos poemas que relatam as mortes de sua mãe e irmã, as dificuldades de relacionamento familiar e os abusos que sofreu. Eu a admiro pela coragem de ter transportado essas emoções para o papel e compartilhar com o mundo. Porém, particularmente, não foi uma leitura com a qual criei uma conexão emocional.
3vi333's review against another edition
3.0
this was bought for me as a gift and not something i would have planned to pick up otherwise. it wasn't as terrible as i was expecting, and i always appreciate when authors put themselves out their in whichever form they like best. this type of poetry isn't my favourite, and there were certain parts that weren't my taste at all, but nevertheless it was fairly decent.
mishasbooknook's review against another edition
3.0
This book’s cover had grabbed my attention for quite some time, and I finally got the chance to sit down with it and read it. In all of 20 minutes.
While the poetry isn’t challenging (there isn’t really anything to unpackage - the writing style is very straight forward), the message is quite beautiful. This poetry explores very painful themes and it is incredibly moving. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey through this book.
That said, it’s not challenging poetry, and a lot of page space is devoted to little more than a few lines at times.
This is a good introduction to poetry, but hopefully anyone reading this particular little book will be curious enough to start exploring poetry with meat on it’s bones, afterwards.
While the poetry isn’t challenging (there isn’t really anything to unpackage - the writing style is very straight forward), the message is quite beautiful. This poetry explores very painful themes and it is incredibly moving. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey through this book.
That said, it’s not challenging poetry, and a lot of page space is devoted to little more than a few lines at times.
This is a good introduction to poetry, but hopefully anyone reading this particular little book will be curious enough to start exploring poetry with meat on it’s bones, afterwards.
amartin48's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
fetamozza's review against another edition
5.0
One of the most inspirational books, if not the most inspirational book, of poetry I've ever read. Loved it from start to finish.
courtsport3000's review against another edition
2.0
I’m not sure why I struggle with poetry so much. :/