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rachellen's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed ‘the convent threshold’ and ‘up-hill’.
madelinerandall's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
3.25
Loved Goblin Market and liked a lot of the other poems but I basically skimmed the ‘Devotionals’ section because they were all religious and I couldn’t get into it. Still enjoyed though!
sadiebroussard's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I bought this little book in London years ago. I’m going to a lecture on Christina Rossetti and her “Goblin Market” next month and wanted to read it before then. What a well written, lovely poem! It’s so strange and imaginative. I enjoyed the theme and I just love the language Rossetti uses. I mean, some of it is pretty filthy, honestly. The act of sisterly sacrifice and love in the end is beautiful. I’m definitely going to give it a couple of more readings before the lecture.
beillumined's review against another edition
3.0
I have had this wee little book of poetry since college and randomly decided to give it another read. The only poem that really captures me is Goblin Market, which I truly enjoy, otherwise the poetry isn't much my style.
audioandereadergrrly's review
3.0
Usually I like flowery language, but when the metaphors are blatant and the rhythm is off and the rhyme scheme is direct, I lose interest. I'm glad to have finally read this poem (and the others included in this little book, too!), though.