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ezravasq's review against another edition
4.0
An incredible study of diction and figurative language. Valente takes words to places you didn't know they could go and introduces you to words you never knew existed. At times, the writing seems sesquipedalian for its own sake, but still the melody of the writing is pleasant to the ears.
the_grimdragon's review
4.0
"I am the gaping cunt into which the whole world falls. And you, too, my precious, you fall and fall and fall."
kmacdo23's review
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
mibramowitz's review against another edition
2.0
This poetry collection just wasn't for me. There were a few poems I really liked, but unfortunately not the majority.
katherineg's review against another edition
4.0
Counting toward Popsugar Reading Challenge - A book of poetry
inkychaotics's review against another edition
4.0
Valente never, ever fails to stun. Her soul is pure poetry, and her ability to transport readers across times and mythos in everything she writes never fails to take my breath away. Truly a unique and gorgeous collection of raw, wonderful stories.
vg2's review
3.0
A mixed bag of a collection; I loved the title poem, and others tucked within this generous volume, but a number of others fell flat or were too repetitive in theme.
theknightswhosaybook's review
Listen, I have no idea what this was or if I enjoyed it, but that’s okay.
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