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The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
5.0
I started reading this book last year but I couldn't finish it. I was so focused on trying to find the rhythm of the poetry, I wasn't enjoying the book.
This time I listened to the audiobook. Now I realize the problems I had reading the book were all in my head.
The Poet X is a beautiful coming-of-age story. This story is written from the perspective of the main character Xiomara who tells her story through journaling and poetry. She is confused about her changing body, religion, and all of her relationships. Often misunderstood, she finds herself/her voice through her art.
I thoroughly enjoyed the character development (not just with the main character), the story, and the uniqueness of a story told through poetry.
This time I listened to the audiobook. Now I realize the problems I had reading the book were all in my head.
The Poet X is a beautiful coming-of-age story. This story is written from the perspective of the main character Xiomara who tells her story through journaling and poetry. She is confused about her changing body, religion, and all of her relationships. Often misunderstood, she finds herself/her voice through her art.
I thoroughly enjoyed the character development (not just with the main character), the story, and the uniqueness of a story told through poetry.