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3.27 AVERAGE
3.27 AVERAGE
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Most poems are generic, quippy lines about heartbreak or love. It’s not bad, necessarily, but it is boring and overdone. The premise was interesting and it kept me engaged, at least for a while — I was interested up until the poems passed 2 AM.
There were some decent ones. 5:23 PM reads, “Some songs seem to have people attached to them”, which is a fun and short metaphor to get across a complex feeling. 3:59 AM reads, “I indulge myself in a book because diving headfirst into another fantasy is so much more peaceful than living in this reality”, with an illustration of a book swimming pool, and that’s just relatable. 4:43 AM is equates the feeling of wind pressure you get from sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car to another person, and it’s a wonderful metaphor. There were also a couple that rhymed, like 4:36 AM, and even if they weren’t amazing I still appreciate a good rhyme.
Some poems, though, just aren’t very good at all. 3:36 AM reads, “I believe we are destined for one person on this earth. / But the sad truth is, we do not always end up finding them.” and it is followed by an illustration of two hearts connected on a globe. This is a toxic mindset for a multitude of reasons; to promote this is an unhealthy view of love and relationships, and it completely disregards the feelings and experiences of polyamorous people. Not great. 7:54 AM says, “you should never walk away and be content with that. If so, it was never love in the first place.” Ummm… no. Let’s not promote a one-sided view of love. It’s okay to say that you’ve never experienced any love that doesn’t immediately hurt, but to make a broad statement like that is just nonsensical.
If you want good post-modern poetry, this isn’t where you should go. There are plenty of post-modern poets who do exactly what Makenzie Campbell does but better.
Read in my 3rd year dorm room.
There were some decent ones. 5:23 PM reads, “Some songs seem to have people attached to them”, which is a fun and short metaphor to get across a complex feeling. 3:59 AM reads, “I indulge myself in a book because diving headfirst into another fantasy is so much more peaceful than living in this reality”, with an illustration of a book swimming pool, and that’s just relatable. 4:43 AM is equates the feeling of wind pressure you get from sticking your hand out of the window of a moving car to another person, and it’s a wonderful metaphor. There were also a couple that rhymed, like 4:36 AM, and even if they weren’t amazing I still appreciate a good rhyme.
Some poems, though, just aren’t very good at all. 3:36 AM reads, “I believe we are destined for one person on this earth. / But the sad truth is, we do not always end up finding them.” and it is followed by an illustration of two hearts connected on a globe. This is a toxic mindset for a multitude of reasons; to promote this is an unhealthy view of love and relationships, and it completely disregards the feelings and experiences of polyamorous people. Not great. 7:54 AM says, “you should never walk away and be content with that. If so, it was never love in the first place.” Ummm… no. Let’s not promote a one-sided view of love. It’s okay to say that you’ve never experienced any love that doesn’t immediately hurt, but to make a broad statement like that is just nonsensical.
If you want good post-modern poetry, this isn’t where you should go. There are plenty of post-modern poets who do exactly what Makenzie Campbell does but better.
Read in my 3rd year dorm room.
There were a few relatable things written in this book and some felt like they were rushed.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Minor: Infidelity, Toxic relationship
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mysterious
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Filled with heartbreaking and relateable quotes on every page, Mackenzie Campbell writes the heartbreaking tale of feeling like she isn't good enough to be loved as she trudges through a breakup.
I finished the book in an hour or so. I was under the impression that the book would cover life quotes instead of all having to do with relationships. The only thing I didn't like is that the author kind of sounded whiny or desperate a lot of the time, revolving her entire life around a guy and relationships. But I like the development near the end of the collection. It was a very interesting take, and one that I think a lot of people who have gone through breakups can relate to.
I finished the book in an hour or so. I was under the impression that the book would cover life quotes instead of all having to do with relationships. The only thing I didn't like is that the author kind of sounded whiny or desperate a lot of the time, revolving her entire life around a guy and relationships. But I like the development near the end of the collection. It was a very interesting take, and one that I think a lot of people who have gone through breakups can relate to.
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
ੈ ✩‧₊˚ 2am thoughts ੈ✩‧₊˚ makenzie campbell ੈ✩‧₊˚
4.25★
writing style: 4★
emotional impact: 5★
theme: 4★
pacing: 5★
creativity: 4★
structure: 4★
language: 3★
enjoyment: 5★
loved:
‧₊˚ the concept
‧₊˚ the writing
‧₊˚ including the timestamps of the “thoughts” was so cute and unique
hated:
‧₊˚ nothing
overall review:
‧₊˚i absolutely loved this. i wanted to highlight the entire book. so much of this resonated with me. despite never being in a romantic relationship this still hit hard- i felt like i went through this person’s relationship from start to finish, the falling in, the falling out, and the healing. i also read it from a platonic and familial perspective and that only hurt me more because it made it so much more relatable. so of the reviews didn’t like how some of the thoughts were repetitive- but going through the healing of heartbreak you have those repetitive thoughts which made this so much more raw and real for me. the healing at the end is something i have yet to experience and the ending had some of the most beautiful quotes ever. this simultaneously made me want to fall in love and also never fall in love. but isn’t the pain worth it sometimes?
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