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kelsiepixler's review
5.0
Though the poetry was immersive and thought provoking on its own, the author’s direct references, to both historical events and the works of other artists, added an additional, unexpected layer of complexity. I found myself frequently searching the names, authors, poems, events mentioned and making notes in the margin. There is no read quite like the one that motivates you to fully engage with the text, take notes, explore the references.
I’ve already ordered 3 copies to give as gifts.
Graphic: Death, Violence, Islamophobia, Colonisation, War, Murder, Hate crime, Genocide, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Gaslighting, Trafficking, Medical trauma, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Racism, and Dementia
Minor: Kidnapping, Drug use, Terminal illness, Mass/school shootings, Trafficking, Abandonment, Police brutality, Confinement, Pregnancy, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Blood
buffetkhor's review
2.0
I have never been able to resonate with slam poetry and prose but some of the topics and themes discussed here do sting you like a bullet, as El-Kurd intends.
I'm giving this a 2/5 because whilst slam poetry and prose is not for me, it may be for someone else. And despite it not being for me, some of the things I read in there did resonate with me. They may sit sit with me for quite some time. They will definitely sit with those who enjoy this medium and dream of a free Palestine.
Graphic: Colonisation and Death
Moderate: Hate crime, Physical abuse, Police brutality, Violence, War, Grief, Islamophobia, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Mental illness, Murder, and Confinement
Minor: Torture
blakeandbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Police brutality, Confinement, Death, War, Genocide, and Gun violence