lwalla01 's review for:

Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear: Poems from Gaza by Mosab Abu Toha

5.0

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

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This poetry collection is a deep look at the trauma and reality of war on a young adult/child’s life. There’s graphic descriptions of war, destruction, and emotional trauma from experiencing constant occupation. I’ve read several collections by Palestinian poets and this one brought something unique - probably due to the fact that this isn’t a translation. These poems were penned in English. Additionally, the author is transcribing his experiences as an adolescent. Extremely powerful.