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boots's review against another edition
5.0
When I coloured in the bits I liked, which is the only way I know to get poetry off the page and into my head, I kept picking out in bright green the things the writer Did. She does so much, so well, and I found myself proud of her. The narrator is a capable, brilliant person, building a life in the wake of violence and cruelty, and laying claim to her house and her life and her space in a way that felt like triumph.
sakeriver's review against another edition
I like that this collection has in it fire and tenderness and contemplation. Beers writes about the natural world, about abusive relationships, about motherhood, about sexism, and she does it in a way that lets this book be many things while still hanging together. I particularly enjoyed the two long poems “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Pelican” and “This Old House.”
davidjordan's review against another edition
5.0
Discovered the author via Twitter, and was intrigued enough to order this book. I could not be happier with this purchase, as this is one of the most memorable poetry collections I have ever read. The poems are powerful: equally moving, beautiful, and terrifying, sometimes all at once. I could hardly wait to finish this book before I began to imagine all of my friends that would be receiving a copy as a gift soon. This volume will enable me to celebrate several birthdays and graduations and come out looking like a really amazing gifter in the process, as I'm sure anyone who reads this will be just as impressed as I am.
laurelthebooks's review against another edition
4.0
This book was recommended to me with the term "poetic savagery", and I have to admit that it definitely fits. Beers pulls no punches, and her words are both unapologetic and clear cut. Poetry should make you feel, should make you think and stretch, and this collection does that.
On a personal note, the birds throughout the entire collection spoke to me, and I am very glad this was recommended to me. Highly recommend to lovers of personal, nature, and emotional poetry -this isn't one to miss.
On a personal note, the birds throughout the entire collection spoke to me, and I am very glad this was recommended to me. Highly recommend to lovers of personal, nature, and emotional poetry -this isn't one to miss.
lesleyconner's review
5.0
This is a heartfelt collection of poems that left me aching inside. Many of the poems deal with womanhood, motherhood, and abuse. They are not easy to read, but are definitely worth it.
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