A review by booksplussky
Gamut by D.M. Durham

emotional fast-paced

5.0

It’s been a few years since I’ve picked up a poetry book and I’m so happy this is the one I decided to pick up.

Gamut was a ride of so many emotions and I loved feeling every single one of them. As someone who has had a lot of complicated relationships in her life, I related to this in a lot of ways and felt seen in a way only poetry can make you feel seen & every single line painted such a vivid picture in my head because of the lyrical writing. The author expressed themselves so well and helped me put into words so many thoughts & feelings I’ve had throughout the years that I’m almost grateful for this book just for that freedom alone. 

This book is split into 4 parts and each part goes deeper than the last (when I tell you to buckle up for the ride of emotions you’ll be on! esp part 3 🥲)!

I really cannot say enough good things about this book of poetry. If you’re wanting to get out of your reading comfort zone and pick up something new, then this is perfect! If you already love poetry and you’re looking for something raw and real, then this is perfect. I really think there’s something in this for everyone and you’ll easily find some part to relate to, and even if you don’t, it’s an incredible journey into someone else’s mind and their deepest, truest emotions. 

Easily a 5⭐️