The collection will be available on 3rd December 2018 and I was asked to review an ARC copy of the collection. Read on to see what my opinion is!
About
Jennifer Juan returns to share her early onset midlife crisis with her fifth major poetry collection, 27, With a White Lighter. A reflection of her life so far, and what the future holds. In her darkest volume yet, Juan muses over romance, the meaning of life,drug culture, sexuality, Brexit and so much more.
Review
I was a little confused about what some of these poems were inferring, but one of my favourites from the collection was Rollercoaster. It's about being at a fairground at night with her partner and wanting everything and everyone to fall away so she could spend time alone with him, forever.
I thought that the use of metaphors were very unique and effective and some of the language was particularly interesting. One of the weirdest poems involved a talking cat going on Spain's Got Talent. It was quite funny.
I thought that these poems were well thought out and are relatable to a lot of people going through heartbreak or uneasiness about the future. Mixed with photos of Jennifer and her partner, this will make an eye catching paperback. One thing that draws me to poetry books are illustrations and pictures.
If you like political poems about Brexit and stories of heartbreak, then this is the book for you. It's fairly quick to read as well. I hope everyone buying this book in December will enjoy it!
Until next time, love Vee x
This poetry collections looks beautiful, I never read enough poetry so may have to treat myself and pick this up when it's out! Thank you for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't read any political poems but it sounds unique.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! I've never thought to read any poetry about Brexit but you're got me interested now ��
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DeleteThank you for sharing this review! I've never heard of this poet before. I am interested in reading her collection when it is released.
ReplyDeleteSuch a deep and intense review, thank you for sharing it with us.
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