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willdriveforsnacks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this, despite not being too pulled toward poetry.
davidjordan's review against another edition
5.0
A couple of hours ago, poet Tara Skurtu tweeted:
"How do you describe your poetry?"
me: "I don't describe my poetry."
That particular sentiment sums up my feelings well when the topic is reviewing my favorite poetry collections. I want people to read the poets I love, but I rarely have the words to describe exactly what it is that excites me about a particular collection. There are skilled reviewers who can do this, and do it well, and for those I am grateful. However, the best I can usually do is say, "I love this one, and I think you will, too."
That is certainly the case with Forage, the new book by Rose McLarney. Not only did I enjoy this book immensely, I am excited about reading her other books which had escaped my attention before now. A good sign for me when discovering a new (to me) poet is how much I look forward to seeking out their previous published works. Read this one. I loved it, and I know you will, too.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin books for the electronic advance review copy.
"How do you describe your poetry?"
me: "I don't describe my poetry."
That particular sentiment sums up my feelings well when the topic is reviewing my favorite poetry collections. I want people to read the poets I love, but I rarely have the words to describe exactly what it is that excites me about a particular collection. There are skilled reviewers who can do this, and do it well, and for those I am grateful. However, the best I can usually do is say, "I love this one, and I think you will, too."
That is certainly the case with Forage, the new book by Rose McLarney. Not only did I enjoy this book immensely, I am excited about reading her other books which had escaped my attention before now. A good sign for me when discovering a new (to me) poet is how much I look forward to seeking out their previous published works. Read this one. I loved it, and I know you will, too.
Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin books for the electronic advance review copy.
amiefiremoon's review against another edition
4.0
Rose McLarney writes compelling poetry about Appalachia, environmental impact, conservation, home and heritage. There is a lot of food for thought in each poem and several stuck with me after reading. My favorite poems were "admiring audubon's carolina parakeets", "many kinds make the crowd", "and still i want to bring life into this world", and "before the first bell" - each powerful on its own.
Reader's copy provided courtesty of NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
Reader's copy provided courtesty of NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review.
losethegirl's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
I really liked this collection and its clever mix of feminist and ecopoetics. I'd highly recommend this collection to anyone looking to expand their readings into either category.
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