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In these powerful, often funny, sometimes lyrical, and down-to-earth poems, Marge Piercy writes of her “crooked inheritance”—phys... read full description

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Jul 24, 2011
Jamie rated it: 2 of 5 stars
While this volume ranges in topic from socio-political (I liked "Choose a color," "Choices," and "Deadlocked wedlock") to personal ("Mated" and "Falling Uphill" were my favorites) and finally ends with religious ("The late year" was nice), I felt that (the language? in these) poems lacked the heat and sparks that I encountered and loved in her "Circles on the Water" anthology from many years ago. Maybe age has tamed her or ma More...
Jan 29, 2009
Ellen rated it: 1 of 5 stars
I'm sorry, folks, I must have a genetic defect--I can't get into this poetry. I quit after 30 poems or so. I know, my bad.
Oct 30, 2010
Mia rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Cara rated it: 3 of 5 stars