A review by byourday
Please Love Me at My Worst by Michaela Angemeer

3.0

I found this book to be quite moving. Though poetry is not usually my cup of tea, I was able to understand and appreciate the emotions conveyed by the poet. The poet's words express feelings of sadness, madness, anxiety, and depression, and as someone who has experienced pain and anger, I found this to be very relatable. The poet's style is simple, yet it speaks to the experiences of people in all stages of life. I was surprised to learn that this book was written in 2020, during the pandemic, and I admire the author's ability to put into words the difficult emotions many of us are feeling.

However, there were some topics in the book that I did not agree with, such as LGBTQ+ themes. As a Muslim, these themes go against my beliefs, but I still respect the differences between people. I know that there are many different types of love, but I cannot support this topic in the book. I read the book without knowing about these themes beforehand, but I still managed to tolerate it. If I had known about them earlier, I might not have been able to finish the book. Nevertheless, I found the other topics in the book to be beautifully written.