People Who Don’t Know Me Think I’m Somebody’ is a booklet of 40 poems, originally released as a digital collection on peoplewhodontknowme.com. In t...
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Jan 19, 2012
Ie
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This is probably something meta-, but I only say that to make myself believe this guy deserves a little credit. I do see signs: the super trashy language; the bored guy persona, who had too much inspiration to write forty "random thoughts", and too much balls to make a poetry book (and website) out of it, instead of just putting everything on Twitter.
I don't intend to belittle Twitter. I use it everyday. But as a social platform, I do find that it perfectly serves that narcis More...
I don't intend to belittle Twitter. I use it everyday. But as a social platform, I do find that it perfectly serves that narcis More...
Jan 10, 2012
Jessie
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We got the copy of "People Who..." a few days ago. We both love it! It's hard for me to love poetry, but this isn't so much "poetry" as it is stream of consciousness in a cropped and orderly fashion. One of the greatest things about this home-printed and snail-mailed copy is how you receive it in the first place. Black and white, laser-printer or ink-jet copy, sealed with one of those little white mail tabs that you have to break open, hand-written address and an "Up
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Jan 06, 2012
Rob
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I received this book of poems in the mail today, after winning a giveaway for it here on Good Reads. Even if I ended up hating the poems inside after reading them, I know that I'd have something good to say about the book. That things is that the book itself was the envelope. It was amusing and resourceful of Mike Parish. The stamp and my address were on the blank back page and a clear sticker sealed it from opening. Not only is this a fun way to advertise to anyone in the mail rooms interested
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Jan 09, 2012
Margaret
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I wasn't really sure what to make of this, um, "book" which I received fro Goodreads Firstreads. I have always loved poetry, reading it and writing it. I read through this collection a couple of times ( easy to do, as it is so short) and just didn't get it. Is this guy for real? I finally had my son, a physicist and award-winning poet read it, hoping that maybe he saw something I didn't. Here's what he said: " It seemed like it was written by an older, more capable poet writing
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Jan 12, 2012
Amber
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People Who Don't Know Me Think I'm Somebody is another win from GoodReads First reads. By the title, I wasn't sure what to expect of it - depression poetry? Existentialism? Randomness? Well, it was a bit closer to the last.
But what it wasn't, at least by my definition, was poetry. Instead, it seemed more like random thoughts, posts to Twitter or Facebook, brief glimpses into the mind of the reader. As I read the thoughts written, I had the feeling that I was reading the thoughts More...
But what it wasn't, at least by my definition, was poetry. Instead, it seemed more like random thoughts, posts to Twitter or Facebook, brief glimpses into the mind of the reader. As I read the thoughts written, I had the feeling that I was reading the thoughts More...
Jan 11, 2012
Nawnee
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This book of poems brought to mind the movie, "So I Married an Ax Murderer", I kept waiting to hear bongo's playing in the background or some other beatnik music where they wear berets and meet at coffee houses. Some of it did make me laugh, but mostly it was like no other poetry I have actually read and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. I'm still trying to figure out if it was meant to be funny or serious. It closely resembled someone's status up date on facebook you know ju
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Jan 12, 2012
Samantha
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I didn't know what to expect from this....I have read a lot of poetry, and there are so many different types and viewpoints. When this came in the mail, I thought it was so creative! It seemed like regular mail, but when I flipped it over it was the poems!! Very nice...showed a lot of effort on Mr. Parish's part.
On to the poems:
At first glance, these poems seem kinda....dumb. They are like thought tidbits written down from the depths of someone's mind. Not at all what I would More...
On to the poems:
At first glance, these poems seem kinda....dumb. They are like thought tidbits written down from the depths of someone's mind. Not at all what I would More...
Jan 06, 2012
Amy
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This is unlike any poetry I've ever read before, but in a good way. This little piece of literature was the "pick me up" that I needed after a long day at work. I found myself laughing out loud at some of the short pieces in this book, and also being quite surprised at how deep and thoughtful the author could be. Number 17 was a real thought provoker. Couldn't agree more with number 29. My favorite was number 30, and I hope the store manager of my local Barnes and Noble doesn't read th
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Feb 13, 2012
Judy
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Short pieces reflect the author in self-reflection, often considering how he is thought of by others. The title piece, and the title itself, tell a great deal about the image created in the work as a whole. Mr. Parish observes himself and his image closely, not deeply. This may be taken as commentary on the flimsy nature of modern human/electronic interface interaction, or on the flimsy nature of the self-images cultivated in an environment where the interactions between and among electronic p
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Feb 10, 2012
Cliff
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You know, I can tell that the author has potential to be a good poet. I've never read anything else of his, so I don't know any more than that. But this book sounded like it could have been written by any 15-25 year old who was trying too hard to sound cool by being forceably casual. Very little of it is moving or interesting or memorable. Poem #'s 17, 23, 27, 29, and the first four lines of 39 were the only ones that had poetry in them. They were contained thoughts written as if the author actu
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Jan 11, 2012
Kim
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Rambling, Obscure, and Hipster all come to mind while I read through the poems. At first I asked myself if this guy was serious or trying to come off as the next big thing, such as 'Sh*t my father says' or some hipster blog.I settled on Hipster. Like Facebook and Twitter, this book of poems read out like status updates, but oddly enough were amusing enough to keep me reading, even chuckling at times. Although quite random of a read for poetry, I would recommend others read it, as it is thought p
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Jan 09, 2012
Sabrina
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I won a copy of this chapbook through Goodreads and received it in the mail today. It almost seems like Mr. Parish sat down on his computer and wrote the entire thing in one sitting. It's not really poetry; More prose about every day things. But I did enjoy reading it, and if there were parts that I didn't laugh at, I smiled through them. I especially liked #5. I will share it with my friends. He can die a happy man.
Jan 07, 2012
Amanda
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I won this book from GoodReads. Very fast shipping. It was suppose to arrive in Feb. sometime but it came 4 weeks early! It definately made my day! The poems had me giggle because I could relate to some of the poems. I think I'll definately share this book with my family and close friends. Thank you, Mike Parish!
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Feb 18, 2012
Katie
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I received this free through Goodreads First reads.
I really enjoyed it. It's a very simple read, but if you stop to think as you read, you can see the honest truth in every word. I was able to relate, and will be something I pick up over and over to re-read.
I really enjoyed it. It's a very simple read, but if you stop to think as you read, you can see the honest truth in every word. I was able to relate, and will be something I pick up over and over to re-read.
Jan 29, 2012
Jamie
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This collection is a quirky glimpse of our modern world, told with a witty slant and in an interesting voice. The individual pieces display both self-awareness and self-consciousness, without pretension or posing, and they create their own niche in a world filled with innumerable digital voices. I could see myself, and most of the people I know, between the lines, which made for an entertaining experience.
This collection was won from the publisher through the Goodreads First Reads Prog
This collection was won from the publisher through the Goodreads First Reads Prog
Jan 09, 2012
Lee
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I won this book on Goodreads. While reading this book, I did not know whether Mike took himself seriously, or the joke is on us. Some of his reflections are poignant - but I do not consider this poetry... more like posts on FB or twitter. And, maybe that's just the point!
Jan 11, 2012
Lisa
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I thought it was great! It is about making a name for yourself in the technology age. There have been many times I have asked myself some of those same questions!
Received through the first reads program. It was wonderful. Thanks! Now I am going to have to tell my friends about it on facebook!! Lol! :)
Received through the first reads program. It was wonderful. Thanks! Now I am going to have to tell my friends about it on facebook!! Lol! :)
Jan 08, 2012
Megan
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I got this in the mail the other day, and I thought it was definitely a creative and efficient way to send the little book of poems. The Ratatouille stamp was cute, and the poems made me smile. :)
Jan 07, 2012
Sharon
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Won a copy through Goodreads' First Reads program
Very interesting...I hope the writer has "found" his identity since this has been written. And yes I did get the reference to the Big Lebowski.
Very interesting...I hope the writer has "found" his identity since this has been written. And yes I did get the reference to the Big Lebowski.
Jan 17, 2012
Annemarie
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The poems in this collection were so honest and refreshing I found myself rereading them over and over again, each time loving them a little more than the last. I definitely would recommend this to anyone who grew up on the verge of the "Internet Age" and wants a clever, thoughtful and lovely quick read.
Jan 06, 2012
Brittany
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I received this book through the First Reads giveaway program on Goodreads.
Not bad, I just wish this booklet would have held up better during shipping, the ripped and crumpled pages make it hard to read.
Not bad, I just wish this booklet would have held up better during shipping, the ripped and crumpled pages make it hard to read.
Jan 17, 2012
LeAnn
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Nothing thought provoking or melodic. It is a satire on the internet age and social media. The poems seemed more like status updates than poems, and some of them seemed more like sentences (or a sentence) than poems. It wasn't extremely creative. I like poetry; this didn't scream poetry to me.
Jan 23, 2012
Billie
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These poems grow on you.
At first I was just standing by the side of the road watching what was happening to Mike.
But I realized after I read them all that I was there; I was in the parade with Mike, and I don't know how that happenned.
Recommended to those who want to explore poetry.
Easy read and recommended
At first I was just standing by the side of the road watching what was happening to Mike.
But I realized after I read them all that I was there; I was in the parade with Mike, and I don't know how that happenned.
Recommended to those who want to explore poetry.
Easy read and recommended
Jan 15, 2012
Madlen
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I really enjoyed the short collection of poetry. The poems ran together, so I guess it was one giant poem. Nonetheless, I found some humor in it and I liked it.
On a side note, I'll be sure to visit your page and tweet about your poems.
On a side note, I'll be sure to visit your page and tweet about your poems.
Jan 07, 2012
Very interesting poetry. Though as small as the booklet is, if i bought it I would have been disapointed. But all in all it was pretty good.
Jan 18, 2012
Megan
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I recieved the "People Who Don't Know Me Think I'm Somebody" booklet today in the mail. It is a very insightful.. and amusing booklet of poems. The best of luck to you and your future writings!
Thanks Mike Parish!
Thanks Mike Parish!
Jan 23, 2012
Brice
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I enjoyed it. It's very short and sweet (though not deep). Won't stand out in a crowd, either, I'm afraid, yet that seems like the type of thing--too much public recognition--the author would feel funny about, anyway.
