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daramillz's review against another edition
5.0
Man, this was beautiful. The way Perdomo plays with language even when writing pain is unparalleled — he has such a gift for rhythm and sound, for marrying the everyday to the elevated. This is genre-bending poetry that’s first and foremost about capturing story. His depiction of early 90’s East Harlem is like a time capsule, a snapshot of a past that still lives and breathes and sings. Stylistically and thematically, this collection reads like a natural successor to Gwendolyn Brooks’ iconic “We Real Cool.” Loved very bit of it.
emilyeslomski's review against another edition
4.0
I read this in the same week as "Queenie" and "The Tradition."
I am so impressed by Perdomo's ability to write a novel in poetry form.
I am so impressed by Perdomo's ability to write a novel in poetry form.
kiramke's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent as always. There were times that I was simply enjoying the rhythm of the writing, but I think that's ok, and the story comes together even for someone not privy to every reference. I bought this at Lit Bar in the Bronx, very sad that I missed the signing.
arianavandyck's review against another edition
5.0
I don't have the range to write a review of this, but I'm very amazed by the form and delivery of this poem/novella/hybrid.
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