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circlebeing's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
seventhswan's review against another edition
2.0
I really enjoy Maggie Nelson's prose writing so I expected to like this too, but most of the poems weren't for me. The first section was the best - though still hasn't stuck with me - and after that it all felt a bit repetitive and like it wasn't saying a lot.
isabellanevanlinna's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
emilytracy's review against another edition
4.0
some in here that i absolutely loved. the canal section was incredible, the writing-to or writing-about dilemma was soooo sweet and hurt so bad.
forgereads17's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
moonscapist's review against another edition
5.0
It's been 3 years since I last read Bluets (which I have reread several times over the years). She's still my go-to when I want something heartbreaking but comforting. Thank you so much, Maggie Nelson. Thank you for making me feel less lonely tonight.
July 3, 2021. 10:20 pm. Bedroom. Parched mouth. Trying to nurse The Big Sad. Dresser handles look like creepy smiling mouths from where I'm typing this review. Don't really feel like checking any messages. Absolutely hate this feeling. Is it possible grow extra legs to run away from a feeling.
July 3, 2021. 10:20 pm. Bedroom. Parched mouth. Trying to nurse The Big Sad. Dresser handles look like creepy smiling mouths from where I'm typing this review. Don't really feel like checking any messages. Absolutely hate this feeling. Is it possible grow extra legs to run away from a feeling.
spi_nks's review against another edition
4.0
"Solitude is a gift
Say it to yourself
under a canopy
of phony stars (...)"
Say it to yourself
under a canopy
of phony stars (...)"