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hc21's review against another edition
5.0
I blew through this (admittedly short) collection of poems in just one sitting. Although not all of them are perfect, Piazza has a freakish number of poems that are. I especially enjoyed her relay style poems like "People Like Us."
I always find it difficult to recommend poetry, since I rarely know what makes me like it. You should like writers with rhythm, who are smart and enjoy playing with their words. If you do, I think you'll probably like this (or at least enough of it to make it worth reading).
4.5 stars.
I always find it difficult to recommend poetry, since I rarely know what makes me like it. You should like writers with rhythm, who are smart and enjoy playing with their words. If you do, I think you'll probably like this (or at least enough of it to make it worth reading).
4.5 stars.
breealysia's review against another edition
5.0
Jessica Piazza is able to combine everything that is complex and layered about poetry into a package that is refreshingly accessible for any kind of reader. While these poems are carefully crafted and expertly formal, all the work is hidden from the reader-- as it should be. If you enjoy formal poetry, you'll marvel at the craftsmanship of these poems. If you do not, you'll simply enjoy the power of the words. These poems speak to our fears and loves and get at the heart of what makes us human. The images are fresh, original and thought provoking. It's the kind of book you read over and over again and get something different from every time. It's simply just good poetry-- the kind that you come back to again and again.
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