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tywissman's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
kjboldon's review
5.0
The title does not lie. These poems are full of sadness, fear, and rage. Spare and powerful.
royallyreading's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
candelibri's review
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I find myself being drawn especially to Clifton’s take on religious figures. Her characterizations especially are so succinct and poignant - and sometimes only in 8 lines or less. “From the book of David” specifically spoke to me. I can’t wait to explore Clifton’s work further.
lottpoet's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
chavonnwshen's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jadareyes1's review
5.0
4.5 // ending a collection with the image of a harp...legend.
fave poems:
"rust" (this might be my favorite clifton poem ever)
"amazons"
"1994"
"hag riding"
"shadows"
"entering the south" (
fave poems:
"rust" (this might be my favorite clifton poem ever)
"amazons"
"1994"
"hag riding"
"shadows"
"entering the south" (