A review by monalyisha
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 6 by Beth Brower

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Plenty of Hawkes in Vol. 6, which makes it one of my favorites. In this installment, Emma is reading Whitman. Aflame, after finishing “Song of Myself,” Emma asks Pierce “what to do with such language?” He advises, “Take what you will as a talisman…carry it in the pocket of your soul.” 

 

I’m not a natural re-reader but these may stand a chance! Though not always happy, it feels a comfort to have them “in my pocket.”