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theflamingopriss's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
Karr gets it.
brice_mo's review against another edition
3.0
Very high highs and a brilliant closing essay. Many of the poems are acerbic to a fault. Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn't.
kmatthe2's review against another edition
4.0
Collection of poetry from Karr that traces her conversion from aggressive atheism (horrid childhood -- read autobiography if up for that) to Catholicism. Unique and refreshing take on spirituality, forgiveness, and the potential goodness of humanity.
dolcezzina21's review against another edition
5.0
Words can hold and release so much power, especially on the tips of the right fingers. The afterword was just as remarkable as the poetry. Mary Karr is a treasure!
celbelrai's review against another edition
I just prefer Mary Karr's prose. The essay was good; I skipped the poems.
maya_irl's review against another edition
4.0
"There's the wide vermilion sky that cradled us before birth, and the sun pours its golden sap to preserve me like His precious insect."