A review by sam8834
Begging for It by Alex Dimitrov

4.0

There's a refreshing vulnerability to this book that isn't seen much in contemporary poetry. Yes, the subject matter is harsh and a bit tragically honest, but Dimitrov's lines pack a clever punch (a memorable one, from To The Thirsty I Will Give Water: "We were given more than we can drown.") and don't over-explain themselves, resulting in quite an impressive debut collection.