A review by jameshousworth
American Primitive by Mary Oliver

5.0

I never, ever read poetry, but this book made me want to start. I read a poem every day or two this summer, slowly making my way through this, and I loved almost every single one. They were very simple and honest, unlike most of the trying-too-hard MFA stuff I’ve read, but also complex enough to have real substance and stick with me, unlike Rupi Kaur and the other insta-poets. First poet I’ve really liked since Shel Silverstein!