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A review by chelsloukelly
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
4.0
4.5/5 Stars: ‘The Poet X’ by Elizabeth Acevedo.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Versed, Realistic Contemporary.
→ Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Sexism, Sexualisation.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★
General Comments: A versed novel that sings with the rhythms of slam poetry; a manipulation of form, language, and narrative to tell a story that commands attention. This intensely beautiful story explores themes of freedom; individuality; first love; and finding your own voice. A timely, sensitive, powerful, and hopeful read; each poem is self-contained but perfectly progresses the story forward.
Favourite Quote: ‘And isn’t that what a poem is? A lantern glowing in the dark?’
Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: Elizabeth Acevedo.
→ Age Range: Young Adult.
→ Genre: Versed, Realistic Contemporary.
→ Trigger Warnings: Abuse, Sexism, Sexualisation.
In-depth Rating:
→ Plot: ★★★★★
→ Character Development: ★★★★★
→ Setting: ★★★★★
→ Entertainment Level: ★★★★★
→ Writing: ★★★★★
General Comments: A versed novel that sings with the rhythms of slam poetry; a manipulation of form, language, and narrative to tell a story that commands attention. This intensely beautiful story explores themes of freedom; individuality; first love; and finding your own voice. A timely, sensitive, powerful, and hopeful read; each poem is self-contained but perfectly progresses the story forward.
Favourite Quote: ‘And isn’t that what a poem is? A lantern glowing in the dark?’
Time Read: One Day.
→ Audiobook: Yes.
→ Audiobook Narrator: Elizabeth Acevedo.