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readmoreyall's review against another edition
5.0
I would read this with 11/12 graders due to language but you could use many of these poems in the classroom, Marshall has a way of inviting you in to his poems without sacrificing the authenticity that rings in them.
For example, I am a white lady in Florida. I do not know every slang word he references when speaking of Chicago, but I can appreciate the poem and realize that I am not the intended audience for every poem. I think this collection will speak to many young Black students in ways that others texts will not.
For example, I am a white lady in Florida. I do not know every slang word he references when speaking of Chicago, but I can appreciate the poem and realize that I am not the intended audience for every poem. I think this collection will speak to many young Black students in ways that others texts will not.
vtlism's review against another edition
reflective
2.5
I liked these when I heard the author read, but here I wasn't into it for subjective reasons
stephanieridiculous's review against another edition
5.0
This was an excellent collection, and I specifically recommend the audio book if you can do so!
emilychau's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
astralfeline's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Such a great read. I listened to the audiobook and the poems and narration were both wonderful and impactful. I would love to revisit this later with a physical copy to highlight my favorite lines and see how the poems are formatted alongside the narration.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Racial slurs
Moderate: Slavery
Minor: Dementia
rambling_reader's review against another edition
5.0
What can I even say about this book of poems? Nate Marshall's writing is beautiful and the way he uses form and language is genius.
I read these poems slowly, reading pages aloud to my family, texting pictures to my friends. I ordered a copy for my classroom and then sent one to my best friend in Texas. These are the poems I want my students analyzing.
I read these poems slowly, reading pages aloud to my family, texting pictures to my friends. I ordered a copy for my classroom and then sent one to my best friend in Texas. These are the poems I want my students analyzing.
iantilnic's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
rjsreadingnook's review against another edition
5.0
An anthem for Blackness and Chicago with pain, love, everyday, ordinary, and hope for the future.
Thank you Tashay @booksontheel for recommending this book.
Thank you to my friend Addy for sending it to me after I lost my dog.
FINNA is a must read collection of poetry.
Thank you Tashay @booksontheel for recommending this book.
Thank you to my friend Addy for sending it to me after I lost my dog.
FINNA is a must read collection of poetry.
runningonwords415's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
An eclectic and approachable, yet fun and challenging collection of poems. Many teachable, plenty connected, and some disturbing.