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guybroad's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.75
hannahmarierobbins's review
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
5.0
This poetry collection is special. My copy is tabbed and highlighted. It oscilates between social commentary, reflections on the condition of the wider world, and intimate poems about closeness and how fragile it is. I can't wait to read it again.
beatrixcesana's review against another edition
4.0
Visceral, dissentient and provocative poetry. Ellams combines humor with social and historical commentary, using powerful and candid language. Each poem, an outcry of anger and frustration that is unequivocal. The poet condemns colonialism and its cultural repercussions. By discussing the case of Nigeria, he calls attention to timeless, unforgivable global cruelty. His voice continuously shifts from brutal and raw (texts are formatted as 'Fuck/ poems') to lyrical and soulful. Amongst my favorite poems are "Fuck/ Sunflowers," "Fuck/ Boys," and "Fuck/ The Incalculable Unknown." Here is a quote from "Fuck/Boys" to inspire your reading: "The man says / Shake it off / We are men / We feel nothing / The boy tucks the tiny fracture into the sleeve of himself and strikes again / The fracture burrows deeper."
emily_g456's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
4.75
Saw him perform a collection of peoms from this book live- amazing!
Would recommend hearing them as well as reading
Would recommend hearing them as well as reading
leanneymu's review
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Such a brilliant idea for a collection! These poems are accessible but have so much hidden depth, and I love the way the lighter pieces rub up against the really serious stuff. A fantastic collection, and one I wouldn't have picked up if not for the book club.