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Embodied: An Intersectional Feminist Comics Poetry Anthology by Ruth Awad, Kenzie Allen, Rosebud Ben-Oni
2 reviews
seawarrior's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
This collection showcases poetry and comics that are seamlessly merged to create unique and purposeful graphic narratives. A variety of perspectives and experiences of womanhood and gender are showcased here, written and drawn by talented and esteemed people of different ages and backgrounds, all with important messages to impart to us, the reader.
While poetry interests me, I know little about it as an art form, so I did have difficulty interpreting meaning from some of the texts. The study guide at the end of the book was invaluable for me, as it allowed me to further my understanding and appreciation for what I had just read, and think more deeply about each piece.
I would recommend this anthology to other readers. Even if you're like me and aren't practiced at reading poetry, you will likely find words and images here that will strongly resonate with you.
While poetry interests me, I know little about it as an art form, so I did have difficulty interpreting meaning from some of the texts. The study guide at the end of the book was invaluable for me, as it allowed me to further my understanding and appreciation for what I had just read, and think more deeply about each piece.
I would recommend this anthology to other readers. Even if you're like me and aren't practiced at reading poetry, you will likely find words and images here that will strongly resonate with you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Dysphoria, Grief, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Pregnancy, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, War, Xenophobia, and Self harm
papercraftalex's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
This was such a creative work; I have never seen poetry and visual art combined in this way. There is such a huge amount of diversity not just in the author's identities, but the art styles, poetry forms, and subjects of each piece. I truly think there is a piece for everyone in here; my personal favorites were "Capitalism Ruins Everything, Including Witchcraft" and "Tapestry." A lot of the poems used very lyrical, free verse style poetry, which at times were hard to interpret (I imagine it would be especially hard for someone new to the genre), but they reiterate the poem without the drawing at the end of each section, and I think the study guides in the back are very helpful. Overall, I think this is a stunning piece of literature that I think is perfect for fans of poetry, visual arts, feminism, and the human experience.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, Genocide, Gun violence, Grief, Violence, Sexism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Mental illness, and Medical content
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