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A review by littlebabyducks
What Kind of Woman: Poems by Kate Baer
2.0
Can I give this two stars without sounding mean?
I sincerely hope that this collection hits just the right spot for some readers. It sounds like it may have, especially for those who don't often dive into poetry, which is great because it is making poetry accessible to some folks who don't often read it otherwise.
Unfortunately, it hit very little for me. And I'm a woman. And a wife. And a mother. These are the general "topics" that make up this collection. I expected something with all of those things in mind. But the writing didn't ever take my breath away. I never felt that punch to the gut. I actually felt annoyed when I read this poem:
Interview with Self
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Yes, that was an included poem. I can't even make that kind of thing up. Or actually, I probably could have. And so could my 2nd grader.
Most of these poems read like poetry for women who like to drink wine while they gripe about their husbands and children. And while I understand stress and insecurity, I also like to see - at minimum - a strong dash of empowerment with my poetry that discusses women and marriage and motherhood.
2 Stars
I sincerely hope that this collection hits just the right spot for some readers. It sounds like it may have, especially for those who don't often dive into poetry, which is great because it is making poetry accessible to some folks who don't often read it otherwise.
Unfortunately, it hit very little for me. And I'm a woman. And a wife. And a mother. These are the general "topics" that make up this collection. I expected something with all of those things in mind. But the writing didn't ever take my breath away. I never felt that punch to the gut. I actually felt annoyed when I read this poem:
Interview with Self
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Can I have it all?
No.
Yes, that was an included poem. I can't even make that kind of thing up. Or actually, I probably could have. And so could my 2nd grader.
Most of these poems read like poetry for women who like to drink wine while they gripe about their husbands and children. And while I understand stress and insecurity, I also like to see - at minimum - a strong dash of empowerment with my poetry that discusses women and marriage and motherhood.
2 Stars