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lostinthepaiges's review
4.0
First things first let me get this straight: if you are easily triggered or affected by hard hitting subjects, this is probably not the book of poems for you.
Shusterman and Silverstein deliver some tough subjects wrapped in beautiful words. The juxtaposition in 31 Poems for an Orphic October is great. The wonderful flow of the poems, the beautiful descriptive words were a fantastic opposite to some of the harsh topics.
I read these poems in one sitting, reading a few of them more than once. I felt an emotional attachment to many of them, some resonating with me as I could empathise, and some because I felt sympathy, or anger, or sadness for the voice of the poem.
Without giving anything away, I would love to list a few of my favourites:
- The Spider (Shusterman)
- Immortality (Silverstein)
- Right To Die (Silverstein)
- Trees (Shusterman)
- You Can Love Her (Shusterman)
- A Harsh Critique On Mankind (Silverstein)
-Wherever I Go (Shusterman)
31 is a really gritty, emotional and truthful read. It explores subjects many are afraid to discuss, and brings to light the evil in the world.
Its really a book of mind blowers. Unapologetically harsh and realistic.
This book of poems is also filled with some excellent abstract and trippy illustrations by Shusterman. I really enjoyed their presence in this book, as they marry together with the poems really well.
Again, I would love to list my favourites:
- Any Last Words
- Azathothesque of Everything and Nothing
- Tree Fear: Burning Bush
- A Game of Cards - Thou Shalt Hold Them, or Thou Shalt Fold Them
-Forbidden Cats of Cheshire
I want to thank Alexandra Silverstein for reaching out to me personally and sending me the coin to buy and review this book of poems. Thank you!
Shusterman and Silverstein deliver some tough subjects wrapped in beautiful words. The juxtaposition in 31 Poems for an Orphic October is great. The wonderful flow of the poems, the beautiful descriptive words were a fantastic opposite to some of the harsh topics.
I read these poems in one sitting, reading a few of them more than once. I felt an emotional attachment to many of them, some resonating with me as I could empathise, and some because I felt sympathy, or anger, or sadness for the voice of the poem.
Without giving anything away, I would love to list a few of my favourites:
- The Spider (Shusterman)
- Immortality (Silverstein)
- Right To Die (Silverstein)
- Trees (Shusterman)
- You Can Love Her (Shusterman)
- A Harsh Critique On Mankind (Silverstein)
-Wherever I Go (Shusterman)
31 is a really gritty, emotional and truthful read. It explores subjects many are afraid to discuss, and brings to light the evil in the world.
Its really a book of mind blowers. Unapologetically harsh and realistic.
This book of poems is also filled with some excellent abstract and trippy illustrations by Shusterman. I really enjoyed their presence in this book, as they marry together with the poems really well.
Again, I would love to list my favourites:
- Any Last Words
- Azathothesque of Everything and Nothing
- Tree Fear: Burning Bush
- A Game of Cards - Thou Shalt Hold Them, or Thou Shalt Fold Them
-Forbidden Cats of Cheshire
I want to thank Alexandra Silverstein for reaching out to me personally and sending me the coin to buy and review this book of poems. Thank you!
paigemcarter's review
4.0
First things first let me get this straight: if you are easily triggered or affected by hard hitting subjects, this is probably not the book of poems for you.
Shusterman and Silverstein deliver some tough subjects wrapped in beautiful words. The juxtaposition in 31 Poems for an Orphic October is great. The wonderful flow of the poems, the beautiful descriptive words were a fantastic opposite to some of the harsh topics.
I read these poems in one sitting, reading a few of them more than once. I felt an emotional attachment to many of them, some resonating with me as I could empathise, and some because I felt sympathy, or anger, or sadness for the voice of the poem.
Without giving anything away, I would love to list a few of my favourites:
- The Spider (Shusterman)
- Immortality (Silverstein)
- Right To Die (Silverstein)
- Trees (Shusterman)
- You Can Love Her (Shusterman)
- A Harsh Critique On Mankind (Silverstein)
-Wherever I Go (Shusterman)
31 is a really gritty, emotional and truthful read. It explores subjects many are afraid to discuss, and brings to light the evil in the world.
Its really a book of mind blowers. Unapologetically harsh and realistic.
This book of poems is also filled with some excellent abstract and trippy illustrations by Shusterman. I really enjoyed their presence in this book, as they marry together with the poems really well.
Again, I would love to list my favourites:
- Any Last Words
- Azathothesque of Everything and Nothing
- Tree Fear: Burning Bush
- A Game of Cards - Thou Shalt Hold Them, or Thou Shalt Fold Them
-Forbidden Cats of Cheshire
I want to thank Alexandra Silverstein for reaching out to me personally and sending me the coin to buy and review this book of poems. Thank you!
Shusterman and Silverstein deliver some tough subjects wrapped in beautiful words. The juxtaposition in 31 Poems for an Orphic October is great. The wonderful flow of the poems, the beautiful descriptive words were a fantastic opposite to some of the harsh topics.
I read these poems in one sitting, reading a few of them more than once. I felt an emotional attachment to many of them, some resonating with me as I could empathise, and some because I felt sympathy, or anger, or sadness for the voice of the poem.
Without giving anything away, I would love to list a few of my favourites:
- The Spider (Shusterman)
- Immortality (Silverstein)
- Right To Die (Silverstein)
- Trees (Shusterman)
- You Can Love Her (Shusterman)
- A Harsh Critique On Mankind (Silverstein)
-Wherever I Go (Shusterman)
31 is a really gritty, emotional and truthful read. It explores subjects many are afraid to discuss, and brings to light the evil in the world.
Its really a book of mind blowers. Unapologetically harsh and realistic.
This book of poems is also filled with some excellent abstract and trippy illustrations by Shusterman. I really enjoyed their presence in this book, as they marry together with the poems really well.
Again, I would love to list my favourites:
- Any Last Words
- Azathothesque of Everything and Nothing
- Tree Fear: Burning Bush
- A Game of Cards - Thou Shalt Hold Them, or Thou Shalt Fold Them
-Forbidden Cats of Cheshire
I want to thank Alexandra Silverstein for reaching out to me personally and sending me the coin to buy and review this book of poems. Thank you!
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