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A review by siobhanward
The Hurting Kind by Ada Limón
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
NYT Notable Books 2022: 25/100
This is one of those books that made me want to buy a copy for everyone I know. It's obvious why Limon was the Poet Laureate. Her work is beautiful and moving and accessible. I love how much she talks about birds and how it's clear she's not pandering to an audience. There was so much variety in her poems, in length and in style. If you want to get into modern poetry, this is a great place to start.
This is one of those books that made me want to buy a copy for everyone I know. It's obvious why Limon was the Poet Laureate. Her work is beautiful and moving and accessible. I love how much she talks about birds and how it's clear she's not pandering to an audience. There was so much variety in her poems, in length and in style. If you want to get into modern poetry, this is a great place to start.