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Just started A Film in Which I Play Everyone by Mary Jo Bang this morning. It's a short poetry book, pretty good so far and I'll probably blast through it today.
After that... I left On Liberty and Fellowship of the Ring unfinished at the end of last year and I should really finish those up. Both really good, both just got left at the bedside for a while for no reason, as is tradition.
How would say it is for a complete poetry newbie?
Good luck with finishing your bedside books! ๐
Thanks!
I'd say that most modern poetry (at least as far as I've read) is basically fine for newbies. Like, if you enjoy or dislike something hard on vague vibes without any deep analysis of understanding there's nothing wrong with that. It's super subjective anyways, even more than normal taste in books.
This one sort of has this lonely, surreal streak to it. Melancholic, almost nostalgic at times. If that sounds interesting to you then check it out and see how it matches your taste!
Thanks for the info! Will check it out!