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fae269's review against another edition
inspiring
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
4.0
raethereviewer's review against another edition
5.0
This is a collection that I know I’ll be coming back to time and time again. I’m glad I finally got around to reading a full collection from Audre Lorde since I’d only read individual poems of hers before. I annotated this collection heavily and I’ll probably annotate it even more with every reread.
jessicarosee's review against another edition
5.0
favs: Sequelae, A Litany for Survival, School Note, Fog Report, Woman, Hanging Fire, Bazaar
hopeloveslit's review against another edition
4.0
"I am broken
into clefts of screaming
that sound like the drilling flickers
in treacherous morning air
on murderous sidewalks
I am bent
forever
wiping up blood
that should be
You."
The Black Unicorn is one of my favorite collections by Audre Lorde. It’s brilliant, powerful, and brutally honest. There are a few themes throughout the collection. I enjoyed the poems about love, rage, and injustice.
Some pieces such as ’Power’ were tough to get through because it was inspired by true events. Although it was a challenge, I can’t appreciate it enough. I highly recommend this book if you like poetry or are looking for a new poet to explore!
into clefts of screaming
that sound like the drilling flickers
in treacherous morning air
on murderous sidewalks
I am bent
forever
wiping up blood
that should be
You."
The Black Unicorn is one of my favorite collections by Audre Lorde. It’s brilliant, powerful, and brutally honest. There are a few themes throughout the collection. I enjoyed the poems about love, rage, and injustice.
Some pieces such as ’Power’ were tough to get through because it was inspired by true events. Although it was a challenge, I can’t appreciate it enough. I highly recommend this book if you like poetry or are looking for a new poet to explore!
rileyreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Got this from a friend for Christmas and it did not disappoint! Such passion in Audre's words, definitely worth a read if you're into poetry of any kind.
korkny's review against another edition
4.0
Powerful and unique. Nice collection. Read it alongside Don’t Touch My Hair and they really complemented each other.