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lauraetlabora's review
5.0
I think this collection was absolutely incredible. I was trying to pace myself through it, but I couldn't help but furiously devour every page, absorb every poem. I'm sure i'll come back to it over and over again.
As a non-native speaker, I find that reading poetry in English can sometimes be hit and miss, but here the carefully selected, delicate language does not impinge at all on the fast-punch delivery of the content; these poems are visceral and immediate, and indeed immediacy of communication is very important considering the topics they touch: race, violence, discrimination, family, heritage, identity, feminism.
I think these issues should have more representation in the media — I found reading these poems was at once eye-opening and comforting. Eye-opening, in the way it showed me struggles and issues that, in my privilege, I have never experienced. Comforting, in the way it will be comforting for any survivor to see someone come out the other end whole, accomplished, and unapologetic.
As a non-native speaker, I find that reading poetry in English can sometimes be hit and miss, but here the carefully selected, delicate language does not impinge at all on the fast-punch delivery of the content; these poems are visceral and immediate, and indeed immediacy of communication is very important considering the topics they touch: race, violence, discrimination, family, heritage, identity, feminism.
I think these issues should have more representation in the media — I found reading these poems was at once eye-opening and comforting. Eye-opening, in the way it showed me struggles and issues that, in my privilege, I have never experienced. Comforting, in the way it will be comforting for any survivor to see someone come out the other end whole, accomplished, and unapologetic.
meg0207's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Racism, and Xenophobia
fiendfull's review
4.0
Glad to finally read this - it's powerful, accessible poetry that really draws you in.
caitlinsgarden's review
4.0
4.5/5 stars
A really powerful and unapologetic collection of poetry about racism, identity, and fighting for a better world.
A really powerful and unapologetic collection of poetry about racism, identity, and fighting for a better world.
lucyptgw's review
4.0
This is absolutely stunning. I had the pleasure of working with Nadine at a creative writing day in Manchester last November and was in awe of her talent and passion for writing, both of which shine through immensely in this collection
ayahs93's review
5.0
A wonderful collection of poems! The stories were powerful and reached out to me as a Scottish woman with mixed heritage. Every word had its own bite and flavour, and I'll soon be in need of a re-read
lila5's review
fast-paced
2.5
I previously read (and loved) a few poems by Nadine Aisha Jassat so I had really high hopes for this collection. While there are a few poems in here that I like, sadly, the collection as a whole didn't work for me
daphnebooks's review
5.0
I'm deeply moved by and in awe of this brilliant poetry collection about family, identity, racism, gender-based violence, survival, and so much more. Without a doubt the best poetry collection I've read this year.
florrie's review
5.0
Beautifully written. I cried, I raged, I was comforted and enchanted. I felt.
Can’t wait to read more from Nadine.
Can’t wait to read more from Nadine.