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hopeloveslit's review against another edition
4.0
"I am broken
into clefts of screaming
that sound like the drilling flickers
in treacherous morning air
on murderous sidewalks
I am bent
forever
wiping up blood
that should be
You."
The Black Unicorn is one of my favorite collections by Audre Lorde. It’s brilliant, powerful, and brutally honest. There are a few themes throughout the collection. I enjoyed the poems about love, rage, and injustice.
Some pieces such as ’Power’ were tough to get through because it was inspired by true events. Although it was a challenge, I can’t appreciate it enough. I highly recommend this book if you like poetry or are looking for a new poet to explore!
into clefts of screaming
that sound like the drilling flickers
in treacherous morning air
on murderous sidewalks
I am bent
forever
wiping up blood
that should be
You."
The Black Unicorn is one of my favorite collections by Audre Lorde. It’s brilliant, powerful, and brutally honest. There are a few themes throughout the collection. I enjoyed the poems about love, rage, and injustice.
Some pieces such as ’Power’ were tough to get through because it was inspired by true events. Although it was a challenge, I can’t appreciate it enough. I highly recommend this book if you like poetry or are looking for a new poet to explore!
rileyreviews's review
4.0
Got this from a friend for Christmas and it did not disappoint! Such passion in Audre's words, definitely worth a read if you're into poetry of any kind.
korkny's review against another edition
4.0
Powerful and unique. Nice collection. Read it alongside Don’t Touch My Hair and they really complemented each other.
lilitherary's review
I have literally never read a poetry collection so fast, I just couldn’t stop reading it. Will definitely reread it and take my time but Audre Lorde is as fantastic as I imagined and much more readable than I thought. There are some brutal poems in there.
bluelilyblue's review against another edition
4.0
my hands grip a flaming sword that screams
while an arrogant woman masquerading as a fish
plunges in deeper and deeper
into the heart we both share
like beggars
on this moment of time
where the space ships land
I have died too many deaths
that were not mine
Powerful. Solemn. Loving. I am (perhaps too late) finding a new poetic landmark in Audre Lorde's language.
seulgireads's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Child death
eren_reads's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I have been woman
for a long time
beware my smile
I am treacherous with old magic
and the noon's new fury
with all your wide futures
promised
I am
woman
and not white.
kal73's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Stunning. I don't believe I'm qualified to review poetry (especially written by one of the greatest poets of our time), but I found this work incredibly compelling.
itsyourpaldave's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
3.5