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wanderlustlover's review against another edition
3.0
August 2019 (Audible Original, maybe June/July);
This was a lovely, audio journey experience, with far more pieces read and performed in concert. I hadn't expected the format, but I loved the live stage performance feel and definitely felt the shifts in focus with the reinterpretations each time.
This was a lovely, audio journey experience, with far more pieces read and performed in concert. I hadn't expected the format, but I loved the live stage performance feel and definitely felt the shifts in focus with the reinterpretations each time.
onearrow1274's review against another edition
4.0
It was enjoyable poetry and a good story. The performance was admirable.
k8thegr8reader's review against another edition
5.0
At the end of the recording, in the interview section, a comment is made about how the motivation for this production is closely tied to the importance role of the audience in the experience of Black music. While literature is often experienced alone, Jess (and Israel) wanted to make sure the experience of this book of poetry was communal.
The book of poetry is a wonderful stand alone (although I always encourage anyone reading poetry to read the poems aloud), and this production of the book heightens it. I recommend both!
The book of poetry is a wonderful stand alone (although I always encourage anyone reading poetry to read the poems aloud), and this production of the book heightens it. I recommend both!
deanna's review against another edition
3.0
I was very nervous about this one going in because I don't always understand poetry on the level it deserves, but I'm so glad I gave this a listen.
All of the performers did an excellent job breathing life into Tyehimba Jess' words. I especially enjoyed the 'call-and-answer' sections of the show and the live piano accompaniment. The interview with Jess at the end of the performance was nice, too. The only low point of the performance for me was the opera song near the end only because I rarely enjoy opera.
All of the performers did an excellent job breathing life into Tyehimba Jess' words. I especially enjoyed the 'call-and-answer' sections of the show and the live piano accompaniment. The interview with Jess at the end of the performance was nice, too. The only low point of the performance for me was the opera song near the end only because I rarely enjoy opera.
emik13's review against another edition
3.0
adding to goodreads for posterity, but not able to review because I don't remember it :/
kdreidsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
As an auditory experience, I'm not sure Olio will be topped this year, for me. I adored every moment. To say it was an enlightening experience feels like an understatement. It felt like so much more than that.
It was profoundly educational. To hear the stories of under celebrated people of color and how their lives transcended and inspired so many others was a treasure. These stories are given new life through the poetic format: dialogue between historical figures who never got to have these enchanting conversations but whose insights are invaluable to understanding how and why and where struggles and issues of racism are rooted.
If it makes you uncomfortable, you need to keep listening. Because Olio is a truth everyone should hear.
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It was profoundly educational. To hear the stories of under celebrated people of color and how their lives transcended and inspired so many others was a treasure. These stories are given new life through the poetic format: dialogue between historical figures who never got to have these enchanting conversations but whose insights are invaluable to understanding how and why and where struggles and issues of racism are rooted.
If it makes you uncomfortable, you need to keep listening. Because Olio is a truth everyone should hear.
For more reviews by me check out kdreidauthor.blogspot.com
Follow me on Facebook, Instagram @kdreidauthor, and join my Facebook readers group Hidden Worlds Book Club (hosted with my awesome author friends, Lindsey S. Frantz & Michelle Wilson!)
I have short stories featured in Ever After Again: A Hidden World's Anthology and The Last Words Anthology, Volume 2: When You Play With Magic.
I'd love to hear from you on Facebook or Instagram! You can also keep an eye on my Author Central page for upcoming work!
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