A review by elturko64
Satan Says by Sharon Olds

4.0

This is my first poetry series from Sharon Olds and it was fantastic. Her poems were vivid, filled with great writing and some gut punches. This is not a poetry book filled with flowery verses but rather one that feels personal and abrasive. Olds poems goes into her childhood, womanhood, mothering, and a personal journey. If I had a complaint I think for me that some poems didn't have as much as effect on me compared to the other poems. Maybe because I didn't understand it or maybe it didn't appeal to me either way I just couldn't grasp some of the poems. That being said some of the other poems such as talking about her husband, kids, or her sister really had a deep impact on me. Overall definitely recommend really enjoyed this book and I can't wait to read more of Sharon Old's books.