Reviews

Black Girl, Call Home by Jasmine Mans

prettypious's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this book of poetry. The poet does remind me of Gwendolyn Brooks and Sonia Sanchez but also Nikki Giovanni and Nikki Grimes too, especially in rhythm and style: highly recommend.

*I updated the review from a 5 to a 4 because I obviously read this in March but now in July I can’t remember a single thing about it and didn’t even remember that I read it until I saw my rating here.

samdragon's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

4.5

thechanelmuse's review against another edition

4.0

Talk about chills.

I found myself saying “Mmmm” like a church mother in the front pew while reading this gripping, timeless collection of poetry by Jasmine Mans, exploring girlhood to womanhood, the shaping of identity, an examination of public figures and the body (which, at times, is not considered our own), and the roles we play in the lives of others.

Black Girl, Call Home is an ode to healing every part.

melhhan's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

dvliyvh's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad tense medium-paced

5.0

trussell12's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative fast-paced

5.0

steph_foster's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

dinasamimi's review against another edition

5.0

Brief, but powerful collection. Mans did a great job unpacking topics ranging from rape to Kanye. Very readable.

carolynschaf's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.75

jerrineika's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

4.0

5 stars literally just because of Dear Ex Lover. Were there more insightful parts? Yes, but that one was necessary