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corabookworm's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As always, this is one of my favorite books. Elizabeth Acevedo is an amazing poet and reader, and this audiobook is literally fantastic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual harassment, Body shaming, Cursing, Racism, Religious bigotry, and Sexism
bethshuff's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, and Toxic relationship
justreaditem's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wow wow wow! I'm ashamed to say I didn't read this sooner. I sometimes struggle with books written in verse but I listened to this on Scribd and it was wonderful.
The narrator brought the emotions out so clearly, I was laughing and crying right along with X.
The book explores race, gender, sexuality, spirituality and family with words that are so beautiful, I can not do them justice.
Please read this book.
The narrator brought the emotions out so clearly, I was laughing and crying right along with X.
The book explores race, gender, sexuality, spirituality and family with words that are so beautiful, I can not do them justice.
Please read this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Racism
ingrid21's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Racism, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
coralie_michon's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
"The Poet X" a été pour moi une initiation du roman en vers et je ne suis aucunement déçue. Ce livre est simplement magnifique. Après avoir grandi dans le monde religieux de sa mère contrôlante toute sa vie, avec un frère surdoué et un père silencieux, après avoir rencontré un jeune garçon dans le cours de bio, après avoir été interpellée à plusieurs reprises dans la rue par des hommes beaucoup plus âgés qu'elle, Xiomara découvre la puissance des mots. Enfin, elle possède en elle la puissance de dire ce qu'elle pense, même si seulement elle lit ses mots. Il s'agit pour elle d'un exécutoire de le monde dans lequel elle est prise sans voir la fin. Acevedo décrit dans ce livre un monde cru, mais un monde dans lequel beaucoup de jeunes fille vivent. Elle le fait de façon intime, mais poignante. Dans chaque poème, on ressent la vérité, on ressent les émotions que Xiomara vit. Dans chaque poème, on peut faire des liens avec notre propre vie.
The Poet X est un roman qui touche énormément de personnes. Il s'agit d'un livre porteur d’un message important. Il mérite d'être lu par la population entière.
The Poet X est un roman qui touche énormément de personnes. Il s'agit d'un livre porteur d’un message important. Il mérite d'être lu par la population entière.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
readswithnatalieb's review against another edition
4.5
Wow. I'm so glad I was able to not only read this story, but listen to Elizabeth Acevedo's audio narration as well. I still consider poetry pretty new for me so anytime I can listen while reading, I feel I’m able to fully immerse myself in the author’s creation. In a way, I feel as if I’m reading it how Acevedo intended.
In such few words (because most pages are maybe half a page), this book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s beautiful, it’s painful, it very much reminded me of how difficult high school is for so many kids.
Besides high school, Xiomara’s mother is very religious, which causes a bit of friction among Xiomara and her twin. Her and twin’s relationship made my heart smile.
Despite the troubles Xiomara is having at home and school, she finds comfort and encouragement from a teacher, who pushes her to join a poetry club. It’s there that Xiomara finds her voice and a community to uplift her when she’s in need.
Content warnings: bullying, racism, abuse, harassment, cheating, mental health, religion (used to justify abusive behavior).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, and Mental illness
Minor: Religious bigotry
my_forest_library's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Religious bigotry
dianna_reads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Body shaming
sophieduncan's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Body shaming, Homophobia, Racism, and Emotional abuse
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