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A review by novaturient_bibliophile
War of the Foxes by Richard Siken
4.0
I’ve read this twice, and this review is from my second time reading it (my first re-read).
The only reason that I’m not giving it five stars is because it was oftentimes very hard to understand. But that’s not the book’s fault, I’m just not smart enough for it (and I don’t read poetry enough). I must say, though, I love the way that Richard Siken says things. The lines are just so impactful and almost ethereal. Like, when I am reading his poetry, I am on a completely different plane of existence. The mix of metaphors and bluntness is brilliant, also. Not to mention, so many of the poems had me going, “This could be a Hozier song” (which is one of the highest compliments that I could give).
This book made me feel torn open and displayed, like I’m the frog on the dissection table. The portrayal of human flaws and the commentary on art and purpose was rather relatable as well.
The first time I read this (a year or so ago), I marked lines with sticky note tabs as I was reading. The difference between the lines that I marked the first time and the ones that stood out to me this time is fascinating, to say the least.
The only reason that I’m not giving it five stars is because it was oftentimes very hard to understand. But that’s not the book’s fault, I’m just not smart enough for it (and I don’t read poetry enough). I must say, though, I love the way that Richard Siken says things. The lines are just so impactful and almost ethereal. Like, when I am reading his poetry, I am on a completely different plane of existence. The mix of metaphors and bluntness is brilliant, also. Not to mention, so many of the poems had me going, “This could be a Hozier song” (which is one of the highest compliments that I could give).
This book made me feel torn open and displayed, like I’m the frog on the dissection table. The portrayal of human flaws and the commentary on art and purpose was rather relatable as well.
The first time I read this (a year or so ago), I marked lines with sticky note tabs as I was reading. The difference between the lines that I marked the first time and the ones that stood out to me this time is fascinating, to say the least.