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Something Gross by Big Bruiser Dope Boy
3.0
(This review is appended with the confession that I’m not very used to reading poetry or brief verses/sentences, the way this book is formatted.)
Honesty is perhaps the biggest asset to poetry. In my opinion, good poetry simply says something. Bad poetry tries adorn how something is being said. This is good poetry.
That being said, this book is written in the interest of brevity and abruptness, and that sometimes works to really shine a blinding light on life and its moments, to bear existence in its often-unseen naked wonder. However, the brevity also somewhat stunts, leaves things to be desired, and ultimately tells a story that’s overly fragmented and perhaps a bit undercooked. However, that may be entirely the point, so what the fuck do I know?
There’s poignancy and power in the words here, a configuration that really elevates narrative style into something beautiful, and something gross *wink wink*. By my own preference, these are not the kinds of works I like to read, but it is always a pleasure to be reminded that language is a multifaceted affair, existing to connect, communicate, unite, erode, and expose. As underwhelmed as I was with some passages, I was also uplifted and captivated by others. That’s solid reading. Time well-spent.
3.5 ⭐️
Honesty is perhaps the biggest asset to poetry. In my opinion, good poetry simply says something. Bad poetry tries adorn how something is being said. This is good poetry.
That being said, this book is written in the interest of brevity and abruptness, and that sometimes works to really shine a blinding light on life and its moments, to bear existence in its often-unseen naked wonder. However, the brevity also somewhat stunts, leaves things to be desired, and ultimately tells a story that’s overly fragmented and perhaps a bit undercooked. However, that may be entirely the point, so what the fuck do I know?
There’s poignancy and power in the words here, a configuration that really elevates narrative style into something beautiful, and something gross *wink wink*. By my own preference, these are not the kinds of works I like to read, but it is always a pleasure to be reminded that language is a multifaceted affair, existing to connect, communicate, unite, erode, and expose. As underwhelmed as I was with some passages, I was also uplifted and captivated by others. That’s solid reading. Time well-spent.
3.5 ⭐️