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It Shouldn't Have Been Beautiful by Lia Purpura

samreadsbooks2's review against another edition

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3.0

There were some gems throughout this collection, but overall I just couldn't find the rhythm of Purpura's writing.

losethegirl's review

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dark emotional reflective

3.0

This poetry book felt like opening stocking gifts at Christmas, every poem brought a moment of temporary feeling, but I don't know how long I'll hold onto this work mentally -- nothing left too heavy of an impact. I would still recommend it, it was well-written and generally good, it just wasn't particularly my taste. 

sdemler0314's review against another edition

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4.0

Wow. She has got a way with words. The tabs, the notes, the highlights! I’ll have to come back to these again and again.

stephaniereads's review

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5.0

I finished this little volume of poetry while camping this weekend. I loved it so much that, although I had another book with me, I started reading through it again as soon as I hit the last page.
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