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kyrstin_p1989's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
I love the format of these poems. I love the fierce and unapologetic way the words of these poems encourage women to take up space and be themselves regardless of the way the world responds. I especially enjoyed the collaborative efforts from other poets at the end of this book — it was nice to sample other poets’ work and gave me some hints as to other poets I might enjoy reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Domestic abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Rape, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Dysphoria, Eating disorder, and Toxic relationship
waytoomanybooks's review
emotional
fast-paced
2.5
I've read the three books in this series, and it got blander as it went on. I had expected some kind of growth/depth by the time I read the third, but this was not the case. I think Lovelace touched upon some deep feelings, but that's all it is. A touch. She didn't explore any deeper than that.
I can appreciate that she has had some difficult struggles in her life, and it take courage to speak about those events. No one should have to suffer at the hands of someone else. But why bring those subjects up and then not explore or expound? Isn't that the purpose of writing a book of poetry?
As I said in my other two reviews of the series, I think Lovelace would've been better off writing an affirmation-based memoir. I think a prose poem approach would've been perfect.
I can appreciate that she has had some difficult struggles in her life, and it take courage to speak about those events. No one should have to suffer at the hands of someone else. But why bring those subjects up and then not explore or expound? Isn't that the purpose of writing a book of poetry?
As I said in my other two reviews of the series, I think Lovelace would've been better off writing an affirmation-based memoir. I think a prose poem approach would've been perfect.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Eating disorder, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Rape, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
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