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krstrau's review against another edition
dark
emotional
lighthearted
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
2.5
madisone's review against another edition
challenging
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
3.0
This book at first felt like a fever dream. I didn’t understand any of it, but after a few poems, the writing became clearer. Some of the poems are very pressing and the frequent discussions of feminism and sexism are great, but some of them lack the same ability to captivate and enthral. Overall, not a terrible collection, but not my favourite.
lifesaverscandyofficial's review against another edition
didn't totally vibe w this but dug the last third and the nature poems in general
poisonousmoon's review against another edition
3.0
Above Me
This is something that I definitely need to come back to. It is no doubt written beautifully but so much went over my head.
This is something that I definitely need to come back to. It is no doubt written beautifully but so much went over my head.
rcsreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.5
ghostofthelibrary's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
hollystopreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
LOVE! I read for my poetry class and is so far my favorite :). Super quick read and super interesting! I’d say for mature readers although some of it is pretty funny with a dark undertone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Sexual content
libram's review against another edition
3.0
An irreverent and often abstract collection. I most enjoyed the two longer/prose poems: "The Father and Mother of American Tit-Pics" and "Rape Joke".
milesjmoran's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. The first half of this collection overwhelmed me as Lockwood’s writing and imagery were disturbingly beautiful but once I read Rape Poem, I felt that the collection had hit its crescendo and then mumbled on. I think the collection may have worked better for me if Rape Poem came last. I loved Lockwood’s voice and I really enjoyed most of these poems but the last few left me feeling underwhelmed when I closed the book.