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lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
in the current popular poetry style that reads more like journal entries or advise
Despite my dislike of the genre I found myself liking this book more than others in this style. In particular the poems about home and about cities I found myself connected to.
I am interested to see more of her writing.
Despite my dislike of the genre I found myself liking this book more than others in this style. In particular the poems about home and about cities I found myself connected to.
I am interested to see more of her writing.
new_moons's review against another edition
4.75
I don’t always enjoy this style of poetry (short, loose poems just don’t always hold my attention) but the motifs in this book are strong and the imagery is consistent and vivid. The city and building metaphors especially pulled me in. It’s not a long read, but it’s worth at least twice the time I spent on it. And it makes me want to write, which is always a plus.
With that said, I don’t think this book would be nearly as satisfying if it’s not read in a fairly short period of time, not too many separate sittings. I know that’s just how some people read poetry books , and I know certain poets who’ve made short, choppy poems their brand really do lose nothing if you just read one page a day, but this is not that. The elements the poems share are the best and most interesting part of this book.
With that said, I don’t think this book would be nearly as satisfying if it’s not read in a fairly short period of time, not too many separate sittings. I know that’s just how some people read poetry books , and I know certain poets who’ve made short, choppy poems their brand really do lose nothing if you just read one page a day, but this is not that. The elements the poems share are the best and most interesting part of this book.
lisa_sutto's review
2.0
This is just an honest review about how I felt.
I'm a massive modern poetry fan. "Insta Poetry" as some like to call it.
I like the millennial angst; I am said millennial.
I like the socially acceptable dive into sadness; I often need something to tip me over the edge so that I can deal with my issues.
I like the stark reality of relationships in poetry, written in ways that makes you examine the feelings you may have felt once; because relationships are hard and I need to feel like someone understands.
In saying that, I don't think I like this one. Not because I didn't relate to any of it, I did. On occasion I felt connected to the words. I just didn't like the overall simplicity of the book. I didn't like that some of the poems conveyed the exact same message, only written differently.
I think the cover and the title is what initially caught my attention, but I don't think this will become a favourite.
I'm a massive modern poetry fan. "Insta Poetry" as some like to call it.
I like the millennial angst; I am said millennial.
I like the socially acceptable dive into sadness; I often need something to tip me over the edge so that I can deal with my issues.
I like the stark reality of relationships in poetry, written in ways that makes you examine the feelings you may have felt once; because relationships are hard and I need to feel like someone understands.
In saying that, I don't think I like this one. Not because I didn't relate to any of it, I did. On occasion I felt connected to the words. I just didn't like the overall simplicity of the book. I didn't like that some of the poems conveyed the exact same message, only written differently.
I think the cover and the title is what initially caught my attention, but I don't think this will become a favourite.
ayeshandbooks's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
thebetterstory's review against another edition
This just isn't very good. Her style's distinctly reminiscent of Rupi Kaur.