The Best American Poetry 2021 by Terrance Hayes, Louise Glück, David Lehman, Tracy K. Smith, Henri Cole, Billy Collins, Louise Erdrich, Kevin Young

240 pages first pub 2021 (editions)

fiction poetry emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced
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The 2021 edition of the leading collection of contemporary American poetry is guest edited by the former US Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, providing renewed proof that this is “a ‘best’ anthology that really lives up to its title” (Chicago Tribune)...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

reflective 86%
emotional 53%
hopeful 46%
inspiring 46%
challenging 20%
funny 20%
relaxing 20%
sad 20%
dark 13%
lighthearted 13%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
tense 6%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 35%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 100%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | N/A: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

4.02

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