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trbartly's review
2.0
2.5 stars
First, I’d like to take a second and thank the author for sending me a copy of her book in exchange for an honest review.
As you can see, this wasn’t a 5 star book for me. That doesn’t mean it was terrible, I just didn’t connect with it.
Here’s why:
Just because Put Me Down, I’m Terrible wasn't for me, doesn't mean it won't be your next favorite. If you enjoy modern and free-verse poetry, definitely give this a try!
First, I’d like to take a second and thank the author for sending me a copy of her book in exchange for an honest review.
As you can see, this wasn’t a 5 star book for me. That doesn’t mean it was terrible, I just didn’t connect with it.
Here’s why:
The varying subjects and styles of poetry were very interesting, however at times that variance came at the expense of the flow and cohesion of the book as a whole. I also felt that the organization could have been better. It felt like the topic jumped from one idea to the next, then back two ideas ago, rather than following a linear or logical pattern.
Although I liked some of the poems on their own, like Skills, most just didn’t dig into my heart or soul like other poetry I’ve read. In fact, a few of the poems, particularly the more explicitly sexual ones, made me uncomfortable. They felt out of place among the other poems as well. Maybe the deeper meaning went over my head, but I just didn’t connect with this as much as I would have liked.
Lastly, I realize that it was just a chapbook, but the length didn’t feel like a plus to me. If there had been more poems, it might have been easier to organize the poems and create more coherence among them.
Just because Put Me Down, I’m Terrible wasn't for me, doesn't mean it won't be your next favorite. If you enjoy modern and free-verse poetry, definitely give this a try!
bookedeverynight's review
2.0
My Rating: 2 stars
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
While this poetry collection is not for me, it was an interesting and unique collection of poems that explores a range of emotions and thoughts from the author.
The Good: Some of the poems were really relatable and well written. I enjoyed the poem called Monday, Skills and CG as I found them interesting, and relevant. They were the more well-written ones and I appreciated the poetry of them. The author uses very artistic thoughts and turns of phrase to express her thoughts. It is incredibly individual and the collection will keep you thinking long after.
The Bad: Some of the poems just read as thoughts, thoughts that have poured out of someone’s brain with no filter. Some of them are also needlessly erotic and odd but that is simply my opinion and how I responded to the poems. I felt as though they were very personal and too personal to read as they made me uncomfortable.
Recommended for: Contemporary poetry lovers
Quotes (Spoiler Free):
“how did I get to thinking so much
and relaxing so little.”
“Monday
it comes creeping out of the shadows
from the following
Monday
Monday, Monday, Monday.”
I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
While this poetry collection is not for me, it was an interesting and unique collection of poems that explores a range of emotions and thoughts from the author.
The Good: Some of the poems were really relatable and well written. I enjoyed the poem called Monday, Skills and CG as I found them interesting, and relevant. They were the more well-written ones and I appreciated the poetry of them. The author uses very artistic thoughts and turns of phrase to express her thoughts. It is incredibly individual and the collection will keep you thinking long after.
The Bad: Some of the poems just read as thoughts, thoughts that have poured out of someone’s brain with no filter. Some of them are also needlessly erotic and odd but that is simply my opinion and how I responded to the poems. I felt as though they were very personal and too personal to read as they made me uncomfortable.
Recommended for: Contemporary poetry lovers
Quotes (Spoiler Free):
“how did I get to thinking so much
and relaxing so little.”
“Monday
it comes creeping out of the shadows
from the following
Monday
Monday, Monday, Monday.”
uponthepages's review
2.0
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Put Me Down, I’m Terrible by Katie Lewington is a short poetry book based on the mundanity in life. We read about a couple in the car, a dentist, a donut shop, etc. throughout poetry. You’re looking at normal situations through a poet’s mindset.
I adored the concept of poetry about something simple instead of complex situations that aren’t always relatable or outrageously befuddling. Yet, there’s something about this short poetry book that doesn’t fit right with me. I noticed unnecessary rhyming as an attempt of creating a reasonable stanza. I don’t know if it was the PDF file I was given, but there were several fragments I felt uncomfortable reading. Not because I felt offended or uneasy, I just don’t think it worked at points. It didn’t read poetically as much as it read like disordered dialogue.
I’m tedious when it comes to rating poetry because I haven’t read many great modern poets. Yet, the modern poets I have read usually have a put together short book of poems that coincide and slowly begin to wrap around each other. I like poems to be substantial with a definite goal or purpose they’re trying to convey. Within Put Me Down, I’m Terrible, I didn’t feel that. I know it’s supposed to be several different mundane experiences. It just seems as if the author has left herself room to add poems that will help build the cohesion it’s lacking.
Don’t get me wrong, the idea is fantastic. It just needs to be executed differently. I enjoyed a few of the poems: CG, Is The Grass Any Greener?, Monday, etc. This author definitely has potential but I don’t find this book to be a strong point.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ 2/5
You can find this book on Amazon.
Find all my reviews on my blog and Goodreads!
Put Me Down, I’m Terrible by Katie Lewington is a short poetry book based on the mundanity in life. We read about a couple in the car, a dentist, a donut shop, etc. throughout poetry. You’re looking at normal situations through a poet’s mindset.
I adored the concept of poetry about something simple instead of complex situations that aren’t always relatable or outrageously befuddling. Yet, there’s something about this short poetry book that doesn’t fit right with me. I noticed unnecessary rhyming as an attempt of creating a reasonable stanza. I don’t know if it was the PDF file I was given, but there were several fragments I felt uncomfortable reading. Not because I felt offended or uneasy, I just don’t think it worked at points. It didn’t read poetically as much as it read like disordered dialogue.
I’m tedious when it comes to rating poetry because I haven’t read many great modern poets. Yet, the modern poets I have read usually have a put together short book of poems that coincide and slowly begin to wrap around each other. I like poems to be substantial with a definite goal or purpose they’re trying to convey. Within Put Me Down, I’m Terrible, I didn’t feel that. I know it’s supposed to be several different mundane experiences. It just seems as if the author has left herself room to add poems that will help build the cohesion it’s lacking.
Don’t get me wrong, the idea is fantastic. It just needs to be executed differently. I enjoyed a few of the poems: CG, Is The Grass Any Greener?, Monday, etc. This author definitely has potential but I don’t find this book to be a strong point.
Rating: ★★☆☆☆ 2/5
You can find this book on Amazon.
Find all my reviews on my blog and Goodreads!
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