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A review by thewordsdevourer
even this page is white by Vivek Shraya
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
3.25
even this page is white is a thought-provoking and challenging book of poetry that - in typical vivek shraya fashion - incisively examines the intricate complexity and insidious nature of racism (and intersectionality).
though 'the origins of skin' section isnt quite my thing (i find it a lil winding and discombobulating), many lines, phrases, and some whole poems make my jaw drop w/ how good they are, w/ some particular favs being "white dreams," "you are so articulate," and "agnostic."
this certainly doesnt dissaude me from going thru the author's whole catalogue.
though 'the origins of skin' section isnt quite my thing (i find it a lil winding and discombobulating), many lines, phrases, and some whole poems make my jaw drop w/ how good they are, w/ some particular favs being "white dreams," "you are so articulate," and "agnostic."
this certainly doesnt dissaude me from going thru the author's whole catalogue.
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Colonisation