Reviews

Arias by Sharon Olds

marireadstoomuch's review against another edition

4.0

A lot of positives but a lot of repetition between poems, making the collection feel somewhat bloated. I think this would be much better if read one or two poems a day rather than over a few sittings, as drawing out the reading might negate the aforementioned repetition.

There were some gems in the collection, and standout lines, but on the whole it fell short of my expectations.

cgcpoems's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective slow-paced

4.0

Every poet should read Sharon Olds. Every time I read one of her books it feels like a crash course in writing detailed, unique, meaningful poetry. It is a joy to exist at the same time as her!

dessi_bocheva's review

5.0

Not-cheesy poetry is always an achievement

lornamckween's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective slow-paced

2.0

jenniechantal's review against another edition

DNF
Not what I’m looking for in poetry

bookllyfr's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

5.0

sygritte's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

acarter's review against another edition

4.0

Sharon Olds is the GOAT. “My Father’s Whiteness” and “Rasputin Aria” (among others!) laid me all the way out. Bless Sharon, forever.