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yikesbmg's review against another edition
3.0
You can get through the poems in a day or two. The 33 chapter, in my opinion, is the best one. The first third of the book -- on her mother and family -- is ok, but felt like she translated her experience instead of shared it. She recognizes and talks a little abt it in the afterword. (Also this was her first book so it makes sense that she hadn't found her full voice yet.) The sonnets at the end I think I need to read again.
originalcyn620's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book of poems. Poetry is not normally my thing, but the poems were nicely written and flowed well. My favorite poem in the collection was Against Cinderella. The book is a quick, enjoyable read.
pantehnreads's review against another edition
4.0
Initially I was not liking it due to not understanding all the clothes and cleaning and laundry allegories. Then I realized that I needed to read it from her perspective. It is her story after all, and then I started to really connect with it. "33" was probably my absolute favorite piece in the collection. The way she writes is just absolutely beautiful. It is like song lyrics really, her use of symbolism and her discussions of love were thought-provoking and equal parts heart-breaking. Definitely interested in reading more of her work.
imjustheretodayandtomorrow's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.75
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