Reviews tagging 'Police brutality'

Alive at the End of the World by Saeed Jones

5 reviews

savvylit's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

3.5

This collection was a mixed bag for me. Some poems were excellent; for instance, Jones writes about grief with crystal clarity that instantly reveals his deep familiarity with the subject. There was also one poem about the ephemerality of a summer tomato that I keep thinking about. Other poems were less engaging and personal.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Death, Grief, Police brutality, and Racism

alisonfaith426's review against another edition

3.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Classism, Death, Murder, Pandemic/Epidemic, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, and Mental illness

clarabooksit's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence, Police brutality, Death, Death of parent, Violence, Racism, and Grief

Moderate: Toxic relationship and Sexual content

kelseyr713's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Absolutely stunning, heartwrenching, gorgeous poetry.

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Police brutality, Racism, Homophobia, and Death of parent

Minor: Alcohol

dionnesims's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

4.75

just an absolutely beautiful read from start to finish. almost wish it were longer but honestly it's the perfect length because it's still very impactful. bravo!

---

Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Racism, Sexual content, Gun violence, Death of parent, Death, Murder, Police brutality, Racial slurs, and Cursing