A review by alesabernat
A Rebellion of Care: Poems and Essays by David Gate

reflective fast-paced

3.5

David Gate's book begins with a beautifully written introduction. The essays throughout were points of strength, but many of the poems were a little too easily consumable and did not require much thought on the reader's part. I loved the poems more when I had to work for each morsel and word. Gate's skills particularly shone in the poems about political discourse. Although this book is not for me, I have a feeling it is a phenomenal read for the right audience. It may be that it has a greater impact when read aloud. I believe that the audiobook edition is also available. I am unfamiliar with Gate's work, but I am interested in seeing more. I will be following him because I am intrigued by his essays and political pieces within this collection. As always, poetry is subjective, and my opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.

Thank you to NetGalley and Convergent Books for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.