A review by oak
I Would Leave Me If I Could: A Collection of Poetry by Halsey
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.75
Most of the poetry in this book captures the complicated emotions she is trying to convey. The poems have intriguing structure and powerful wordplay.
Some of the poetry in this book needs some work. Some of the poems carry on longer than they need to, resulting in a less impactful feeling. Some are a bit too cliche. The worst ones in the book seem like a first draft, like she just jotted down some thoughts in her iphone’s notes app. Having said that, some of those poems are charming for that very reason. They’re raw.
I’m conflicted about what to rate this collection of poetry all together, because I really loved most of it, and really cringed at the rest.
I read this book because I am a fan of Halsey’s music. I would recommend this book to other Halsey fans, but in general I would not recommend this book to others.
Some of the poetry in this book needs some work. Some of the poems carry on longer than they need to, resulting in a less impactful feeling. Some are a bit too cliche. The worst ones in the book seem like a first draft, like she just jotted down some thoughts in her iphone’s notes app. Having said that, some of those poems are charming for that very reason. They’re raw.
I’m conflicted about what to rate this collection of poetry all together, because I really loved most of it, and really cringed at the rest.
I read this book because I am a fan of Halsey’s music. I would recommend this book to other Halsey fans, but in general I would not recommend this book to others.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Grief
Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual content