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emilychau's review against another edition
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
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
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
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.
claremcd's review against another edition
5.0
“We all look for the radical reframing that lets our ass shake.”
“We make shambles of their standards. We stand on them and fashion an abolition in diction.”
“Ain’t yet no word for a world where each mistake is a holy possibility to improve.”
“Love is a great idea we keep having every day.”
“We make shambles of their standards. We stand on them and fashion an abolition in diction.”
“Ain’t yet no word for a world where each mistake is a holy possibility to improve.”
“Love is a great idea we keep having every day.”
lamotdite's review
5.0
Sharp, playful and poignant, and showcasing an impressive command of language. I was moved, I was entertained, I was inspired. Will definitely have to check out the audiobook!