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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
I understood all these words individually. I’m just not a poetry gal and this proved it once again. I was also expecting more feminism content but the majority of this book is about motherhood and marriage. Which doesn’t resonate with me at all. There were one or two that I liked and I adore the cover. I’m not gonna rate this because I’m definitely not the target audience
It has been some time since I have read contemporary poetry, so when one of our book club members announced it as our read for the month, I was excited.
It did take me a bit to get back into the rhythm of reading poetry. But, it really is like riding a bike.
As with all books of poetry for me, some poems I loved, some I enjoyed and some did not resonate with me at all.
I loved that the author used different t poetic devices and cadences, which kept it fresh and distinctive.
It is well titled and the book was divided into three sections - single life, married life and motherhood. Having experienced all three, I had favorites in each section.
She meditates on the experiences of women as individuals, friends, lovers and mothers. Not all in celebration, but sometimes I was just struck with her knowing-ness.
How these roles we have as women are two-edged- victories and losses, but all to be recognized and revered.
I hear she has another book coming out of poems she created through redaction - a couple of poems in that style are in this book- I really enjoyed them!
This book succeeded in reminding me how much I love poetry - reading it and writing it.
It did take me a bit to get back into the rhythm of reading poetry. But, it really is like riding a bike.
As with all books of poetry for me, some poems I loved, some I enjoyed and some did not resonate with me at all.
I loved that the author used different t poetic devices and cadences, which kept it fresh and distinctive.
It is well titled and the book was divided into three sections - single life, married life and motherhood. Having experienced all three, I had favorites in each section.
She meditates on the experiences of women as individuals, friends, lovers and mothers. Not all in celebration, but sometimes I was just struck with her knowing-ness.
How these roles we have as women are two-edged- victories and losses, but all to be recognized and revered.
I hear she has another book coming out of poems she created through redaction - a couple of poems in that style are in this book- I really enjoyed them!
This book succeeded in reminding me how much I love poetry - reading it and writing it.
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
"You may be a woman of commotion and quiet." - Kate Baer, "Moon Song"
This collection was absolutely stunning.
This collection was absolutely stunning.
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Getting a little head start on National Poetry Month (April 2022). I am not usually a big fan of poetry. Probably because I haven’t read a lot of it and when I do I sometimes don’t understand it. Having said that, this was a short collection (120 pages) that I did understand and thought was quite relevant. I’m not saying I’m a big poetry fan after reading this book, but I did enjoy it.
Getting a little head start on National Poetry Month (April 2022). I am not usually a big fan of poetry. Probably because I haven’t read a lot of it and when I do I sometimes don’t understand it. Having said that, this was a short collection (120 pages) that I did understand and thought was quite relevant. I’m not saying I’m a big poetry fan after reading this book, but I did enjoy it.
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Can I give this two stars without sounding mean?
I sincerely hope that this collection hits just the right spot for some readers. It sounds like it may have, especially for those who don't often dive into poetry, which is great because it is making poetry accessible to some folks who don't often read it otherwise.
Unfortunately, it hit very little for me. And I'm a woman. And a wife. And a mother. These are the general "topics" that make up this collection. I expected something with all of those things in mind. But the writing didn't ever take my breath away. I never felt that punch to the gut. I actually felt annoyed when I read this poem:
Interview with Self
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Yes, that was an included poem. I can't even make that kind of thing up. Or actually, I probably could have. And so could my 2nd grader.
Most of these poems read like poetry for women who like to drink wine while they gripe about their husbands and children. And while I understand stress and insecurity, I also like to see - at minimum - a strong dash of empowerment with my poetry that discusses women and marriage and motherhood.
2 Stars
I sincerely hope that this collection hits just the right spot for some readers. It sounds like it may have, especially for those who don't often dive into poetry, which is great because it is making poetry accessible to some folks who don't often read it otherwise.
Unfortunately, it hit very little for me. And I'm a woman. And a wife. And a mother. These are the general "topics" that make up this collection. I expected something with all of those things in mind. But the writing didn't ever take my breath away. I never felt that punch to the gut. I actually felt annoyed when I read this poem:
Interview with Self
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Yes, that was an included poem. I can't even make that kind of thing up. Or actually, I probably could have. And so could my 2nd grader.
Most of these poems read like poetry for women who like to drink wine while they gripe about their husbands and children. And while I understand stress and insecurity, I also like to see - at minimum - a strong dash of empowerment with my poetry that discusses women and marriage and motherhood.
2 Stars
Such a lovely, visceral, relatable collection of poetry. Highly recommend.
While there were parts and some poems in this collection that I really liked, I don't think this is something that I'm going to be revisiting. For starters, I'm definitely not really the target audience as a single woman with no kids. Secondly, I just had a hard time looking at poems that went all the way to the end of the page, or had so many internal rhymes but couldn't break it up into stanzas when the poem really needed it.
reflective
sad
fast-paced