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mimirtells's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 Stars (%80/100)
This is a collection of free-verse poems that are somewhat related to each other. They actually narrate the lives of the dead people of Spoon River. Masters had time to look at their epitaphs and decided to write short narratives for over 200 people. I believe Masters is highly underrated because all of these poems are very unique and fun to read. My favourites are: "Percy Bysshe Shelley (34)," "Abel Melveny(156)," "Margaret Fuller Slack (47)," "Lucinda Matlock (207)," "Trainor the Druggist (18)."
This is a collection of free-verse poems that are somewhat related to each other. They actually narrate the lives of the dead people of Spoon River. Masters had time to look at their epitaphs and decided to write short narratives for over 200 people. I believe Masters is highly underrated because all of these poems are very unique and fun to read. My favourites are: "Percy Bysshe Shelley (34)," "Abel Melveny(156)," "Margaret Fuller Slack (47)," "Lucinda Matlock (207)," "Trainor the Druggist (18)."
hashtag_alison's review against another edition
5.0
After we read one of these in high school, I was intrigued by the premise and asked for one for Christmas. I’ve read it completely through 4 times, and spot read countless times. I’m not generally one for poetry, but this book presents one of my favorite artistic premises: a narrative without narration.
tatumebby's review against another edition
4.0
really interesting, probably the best book we're done for english this year
hirachelhigh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Rape