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A review by tenten
Finna: Poems by Nate Marshall
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
i really hate to pit girlies against each other but i enjoyed Danez Smith’s HOMIE more than this. i think queerness adds a certain je ne sais quoi to poetry that this collection just didn’t have (i wanna say jk but i’m really not tbh.)
using AAVE in a lyrical way, Marshall explores themes of race, class, gentrification, and more. i listened to this collection and i think that made it hit different than if i had, like, read it with my eyes. it made it feel like spoken word and i just always feel like i can connect to poetry more when i hear the poet reading it. it was a fine collection and i’m happy that i listened to it, though i don’t see myself returning to it.
using AAVE in a lyrical way, Marshall explores themes of race, class, gentrification, and more. i listened to this collection and i think that made it hit different than if i had, like, read it with my eyes. it made it feel like spoken word and i just always feel like i can connect to poetry more when i hear the poet reading it. it was a fine collection and i’m happy that i listened to it, though i don’t see myself returning to it.