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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 against another edition

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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

4.5

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

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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 against another edition

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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.

caenerys's review against another edition

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4.0

I’m not a massive poetry lover but this is one of my all time favourites tbh

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