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thetenaciousbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
I've been to Hashem Beck's poetry readings in Beirut, and bought a copy of this book after having heard her perform her poems. Her perception of the world resonates with me deeply as a Lebanese woman. I fell in love with Louder Than Hearts and am deeply grateful for it.
baeby's review
4.0
“Warda is singing she’d been missing you long before she’d met you. I missed you before I met you too. And now, habibi, even more, even more.”
abetterjulie's review against another edition
4.0
I first read Beck's work in her winning chapbook, 3arabi Song. Some of the poems from that chapbook are in this longer collection, and they were wonderful to read again.
There is much beyond my knowledge and experience here, but the magic of poetry - of languages shared, is that it bridges us by emotions and the music of the sounds. You'll need the glossary. You'll need to go a little slower and listen for the tastes and smells that are new to you. It's like stepping into a stranger's home, and feeling a little awkward until you see that they also have a record you love or a book you've worn to tatters, and then you can start the conversation over and relax.
There is much beyond my knowledge and experience here, but the magic of poetry - of languages shared, is that it bridges us by emotions and the music of the sounds. You'll need the glossary. You'll need to go a little slower and listen for the tastes and smells that are new to you. It's like stepping into a stranger's home, and feeling a little awkward until you see that they also have a record you love or a book you've worn to tatters, and then you can start the conversation over and relax.
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