Reviews

Set to Music a Wildfire by Ruth Awad

ktxx22's review against another edition

5.0

I loved every damn poem in this collection. There were a handful that actually moved me to tears. Awad was able to take personal stories and histories from her family, and herself, and turn them into brief, all encompassing, prose. Highly highly recommend this collection. Especially if you are looking for an intimate, personal perspective on Lebanon during the violence in the 1970’s. Easy 5/5 from me! Can not wait to experience more fabulous poetry from Ruth in the future!

bargainghost's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

lathammatt's review

4.0

Favorites:
Inventory of What Remains
My Father is the Sea, The Field, the Stone
Lebanese Famine in America
My Father Dreams of a New Country
The Bride of the South
Sabra and Shatila Massacre
Elevator
Hunt

ktxx22's review

5.0

I loved every damn poem in this collection. There were a handful that actually moved me to tears. Awad was able to take personal stories and histories from her family, and herself, and turn them into brief, all encompassing, prose. Highly highly recommend this collection. Especially if you are looking for an intimate, personal perspective on Lebanon during the violence in the 1970’s. Easy 5/5 from me! Can not wait to experience more fabulous poetry from Ruth in the future!