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mspearlman's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-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
andymoon's review against another edition
2.0
His poetry is definitely imaginative and unique, its language wonderful especially dealing with the macabre. But I just couldn't get into or connect with anything, and was left feeling really 'meh.'
prosenotbros's review against another edition
4.0
Faves include: "In Heaven," "Fire," "Dear Space," "King," "Halcion," "The Summer's Over, Jack Spicer!"
autumnrevisited's review
emotional
sad
fast-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
5.0
Heartbreaking and utterly raw.
maybeams's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
last poem is a feat and really sold the whole thing for me
mgreco5's review against another edition
5.0
Ok, maybe I'm biased, but I really thought this book was great. Matthew Dickman is one of my favorite poets but as with any author/band/artist/etc I was a little concerned that his sophomore effort would not live up to the love I have for his first book. This book is certainly different from "All-American Poem," but it shows maturity, depth, and Dickman's signature humor. This book deals a lot with the death of Dickman's brother, among other topics. So, it will probably depress you, but it's totally worth it.
biglibraryenergy's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
adammck's review against another edition
3.0
Some beautiful and painful observations (mostly about childhood), some clumsy revelations ("the moon is wearing a white kimono that covers most of her legs. I always knew she was Japanese!") and a few intimate whisperings that are just trying too hard ("Your ass is a shopping mall at Christmas, a holy place, a hill I fell in love with once when I was falling in love with hills.")
b1rdie's review against another edition
3.0
i think i’d like this less if i was a happier person but alas i am not. also, modern poetry i like!!