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rileyreviews's review against another edition
4.0
Got this from a friend for Christmas and it did not disappoint! Such passion in Audre's words, definitely worth a read if you're into poetry of any kind.
korkny's review against another edition
4.0
Powerful and unique. Nice collection. Read it alongside Don’t Touch My Hair and they really complemented each other.
lilitherary's review against another edition
I have literally never read a poetry collection so fast, I just couldn’t stop reading it. Will definitely reread it and take my time but Audre Lorde is as fantastic as I imagined and much more readable than I thought. There are some brutal poems in there.
bluelilyblue's review against another edition
4.0
my hands grip a flaming sword that screams
while an arrogant woman masquerading as a fish
plunges in deeper and deeper
into the heart we both share
like beggars
on this moment of time
where the space ships land
I have died too many deaths
that were not mine
Powerful. Solemn. Loving. I am (perhaps too late) finding a new poetic landmark in Audre Lorde's language.
seulgireads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child death
eren_reads's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I have been woman
for a long time
beware my smile
I am treacherous with old magic
and the noon's new fury
with all your wide futures
promised
I am
woman
and not white.
kal73's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Stunning. I don't believe I'm qualified to review poetry (especially written by one of the greatest poets of our time), but I found this work incredibly compelling.
itsyourpaldave's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
nicolasvallaey's review against another edition
4.0
Ik begreep niet elk gedicht, maar de gedichten die ik begreep vond ik heel goed. Het was heel lichamelijk.