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rellimreads's review against another edition
3.0
This is one of those times where the moment of live delivery at a particular moment in history far outshines the impact of the words delivered via audiobook 8 months later. I also think the effusive praise sets an expectation that few could meet.
It’s a lovely poem and I enjoyed Gorman’s delivery.
Note: Understand that outside of a 2 minute introduction by Oprah Winfrey, there is nothing further included in this 10 minute audio (or the ebook). For a commemorative work, I had hoped for a bit more substance. While the audios are somewhat reasonably priced at less than $3, it’s hubris to charge $10 for the digital or physical book versions.
It’s a lovely poem and I enjoyed Gorman’s delivery.
Note: Understand that outside of a 2 minute introduction by Oprah Winfrey, there is nothing further included in this 10 minute audio (or the ebook). For a commemorative work, I had hoped for a bit more substance. While the audios are somewhat reasonably priced at less than $3, it’s hubris to charge $10 for the digital or physical book versions.
katharina90's review against another edition
hopeful
fast-paced
3.0
A short spoken word poem performed well by the artist.
Oprah's introduction doesn't add much to the book.
The poem features a hopeful message and a few strong lines that I appreciate, but it also regurgitates settler colonial delusions (e.g., America as a benevolent nation) and generally reeks of liberal politics which I have very little patience for. It's certainly fitting for the inauguration of a US president.
Oprah's introduction doesn't add much to the book.
The poem features a hopeful message and a few strong lines that I appreciate, but it also regurgitates settler colonial delusions (e.g., America as a benevolent nation) and generally reeks of liberal politics which I have very little patience for. It's certainly fitting for the inauguration of a US president.
We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace,
And the norms and notions of what “just is”
Isn’t always justice.
fran_something's review against another edition
5.0
Testo che anticipa la pubblicazione da parte di Garzanti della raccolta di poesie di Amanda Gorman prevista per l'autunno. L'unica speranza è che quest'ultima venga rilasciata con il testo inglese a fronte.
juliaxreads's review against another edition
5.0
Amazingly well written and beautiful poetry. I’m amazed at how much meaning and emotions can come from such few words.