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nenaveenstra's review against another edition
3.0
I love Akwaeke Emezi's novel writing but this poetry collection wasn't exactly my thing. The poems heavily lean on Christian imagery and violence, and the content kind of overpowered the craft. That made these poems get repetitive, too, and it got hard to stay focused. Also, I did not love the long strings of text without punctuation.
But there were some poems I really liked, especially in the beginning of this collection, like "Folding for a cruel man", "Excommunication", and "Self-portrait as a cannibal".
But there were some poems I really liked, especially in the beginning of this collection, like "Folding for a cruel man", "Excommunication", and "Self-portrait as a cannibal".
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Rape, Child abuse, Violence, Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Sexual violence
Religious traumalbelow's review against another edition
emotional
4.0
I'll admit, I don't think I was the right audience for the more Christian/religious poems. However so many of the other poems moved me deeply.
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse, Cursing, Rape, Suicide attempt, Dysphoria, Violence, Sexual assault, and Domestic abuse
thatenbyisisreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
This book, especially the poem, "I was born in a great length of river", helped remind me that despite all of my trauma, I will never know what it's like to drown. Akwaeke Emezi is truly such an inspiring and powerful author, I highly recommend everyone to read their work!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, Child abuse, Self harm, Toxic relationship, and Sexual assault
graceburke's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
I'm definitely not a poetry person, but I love Emezi, so thought I'd give this a try. Incredibly vulnerable and emotional. My love for Emezi remains strong after this beautiful, concise book of poetry.
My favorites: Disclosure, Sanctuary, I was Born in a Great Length of River, Mourning, and Self-Portrait as an Abuser
My favorites: Disclosure, Sanctuary, I was Born in a Great Length of River, Mourning, and Self-Portrait as an Abuser
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Domestic abuse, Racism, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Rape
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