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Slopjar
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Ingrid Jennings (Goodreads Author)
This is a book of poetry that will truly touch your soul. Indulge in the words of a lonely lunatic full of laughter, love, lust, Lucifer, and the Lord.
Escape into a world of profound, seductive words that will melt your soul like butter. Escape into an insane mind and learn the trials of a battered soul. Fall into the trap of this astonishing book that will pull at the st...more
Escape into a world of profound, seductive words that will melt your soul like butter. Escape into an insane mind and learn the trials of a battered soul. Fall into the trap of this astonishing book that will pull at the st...more
Paperback, 138 pages
Published
August 1st 2012
by Lioness Publishing House
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Slopjar
by Ingrid Jennings (Goodreads Author)
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This is a book of poetry that will truly touch your soul. Indulge in the words of a lonely lunatic full of laughter, love, lust,…more
This is a book of poetry that will truly touch your soul. Indulge in the words of a lonely lunatic full of laughter, love, lust,…more
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“Slopjar” is an experimental book written almost entirely through the form of poetry (two brief entries are written in prose). The poems are written by a paranoid schizophrenic who is now locked within an insane asylum, and she expresses her feelings and fragmented memories via verse. Her poems are divided into subject sections, including “Lunatic,” “Loneliness,” “Laughter,” “Lucifier,” and “Lord.”
While it’s hard from her writings to piece together exactly what happened to her (and it’s intentio...more
While it’s hard from her writings to piece together exactly what happened to her (and it’s intentio...more
As usual, I received this book through a GoodReads giveaway and also as usual despite that kind consideration I'll gripe candidly below.
Slopjar is a collection of poetry that outlines the descent of the author into much and varied unpleasantness in her life followed by her eventual redemption through the Christian faith.
It first must be noted that I'm not really a fan of poetry. I dabble in it from time to time due only to the acts of mischance as defined by GoodReads' random number generator. T...more
Slopjar is a collection of poetry that outlines the descent of the author into much and varied unpleasantness in her life followed by her eventual redemption through the Christian faith.
It first must be noted that I'm not really a fan of poetry. I dabble in it from time to time due only to the acts of mischance as defined by GoodReads' random number generator. T...more
I must confess, I’m not a big fan of poetry. I used to be during the angst of my teenage years, but I don’t seem to enjoy it much anymore. BUT, Slopjar, by author Ingrid Jennings has now become an exception.
Although classified as a book of poetry, the way the author weaves together the poems; you feel like you are reading a story. A very unusually, painful, exhilarating, humorous, and scary story.
The book is divided into different sections; Lunatic, Loneliness, Laughter, Lust, Love, Lucifer and...more
Although classified as a book of poetry, the way the author weaves together the poems; you feel like you are reading a story. A very unusually, painful, exhilarating, humorous, and scary story.
The book is divided into different sections; Lunatic, Loneliness, Laughter, Lust, Love, Lucifer and...more
This is not your usual dry collection of verse. This is a journey to be experienced. Ingrid Jennings does a remarkable job of taking the reader into the mind of a madwoman, depicting her disjointed thoughts and tying them together with a fine thread of hope. The narrator’s voice is at times haunting, bitter, lonesome, and confused as she struggles to navigate through a life that has not measured up to her dreams. Her words can be terse and self-absorbed, such as in Helpless, when she is ready to...more
Here is a new entry in my Written Word Wednesday series -- not only the book, but the genre. It's poetry. I am a big fan of poetry -- not so much free verse, but poems that have a rhythm and actually rhymes. Free verse seems like journal entries. This book, SLOPJAR by Ingrid Jennings, has elements of free verse and also elements of form.
Some of the poems have rhyme and rhythm. Some do not. The poems that do have rhyme and rhythm -- it is not always carried through all the way. It is very eclec...more
Some of the poems have rhyme and rhythm. Some do not. The poems that do have rhyme and rhythm -- it is not always carried through all the way. It is very eclec...more
This is by far not your typical poetry book!! Books that I have read in the past have nothing but feel good poetry that make you appreciate the words. What these poems do is take you into the mind of mad woman and really get into her thoughts and emotions. Some say no way can they relate or have anything in common with such a person but honestly you will find yourself saying, WOW! Even though the book is broken down into individual poems they are categorized into 7 sections: Lunatic, Loneliness,...more
I received a free copy from the author in return for an honest review.
Two words: cover lust. I know we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I think you safely can for this book. I'm holding my copy in front of me, and the fiery flower with its wisps of smoke is absolutely stunning against the backdrop. But on to the content...
Slopjar is a collection of poetry from the perspective of a paranoid schizophrenic woman. Although each of the seven sections (Lunatic, Loneliness, Laughter,...more
Two words: cover lust. I know we're not supposed to judge a book by its cover, but I think you safely can for this book. I'm holding my copy in front of me, and the fiery flower with its wisps of smoke is absolutely stunning against the backdrop. But on to the content...
Slopjar is a collection of poetry from the perspective of a paranoid schizophrenic woman. Although each of the seven sections (Lunatic, Loneliness, Laughter,...more
The poems in this collection are startling in their honesty and in their unique view on matters such as mental illness, lust, love, spirituality and many other subjects. I'm not sure if all these poems were based on the author's life or just on people she has known and experiences she has endured, but either way, Ingrid Jennings did an incredible job of bringing personal stories to life in poems that alternately shout out harsh truths about being human or bring attention to the beautiful, sacred...more
Slopjar left me feeling a little bit breathless and a very heavy heart. It follows the thoughts behind and after a tragedy of a terrible crime. There is considerable use of foul language in the poetry. It is used in context, though, and seemed somewhat appropriate for the situation. This is not really my preferred type of reading, but I value its literary merit. Perfect for the Halloween season, Slopjar is dark poetry at its scariest. I found myself having such conflicting emotions for the beare...more
They say poetry is a window to the soul, and the soul of this person is wide open. The poetry is captivating and beautifully done. You really get to know the poet and the picture they are painting.
The poetry of a mad woman who longs for some sanity....it can be very deep and it's always heartfelt. Even if your not really into poetry you will like this book. It speaks to the poets and the non-poets, the romantics and anyone who has ever felt like no one understands them. This is not your typical...more
The poetry of a mad woman who longs for some sanity....it can be very deep and it's always heartfelt. Even if your not really into poetry you will like this book. It speaks to the poets and the non-poets, the romantics and anyone who has ever felt like no one understands them. This is not your typical...more
This book was amazing! The author puts together many poems that seem more like a story. The author goes in to a lot of detail with the poems and they are very meaningful. Every poem really reaches out to me. I have never read such beautiful poems before. Each poem really catches my eye and I can even relate to some of them. There are even different sections for the poems including: Lunatic, Loneliness, Laughter, Lust, Love, Lucifer and Lord. Anybody who loves poems that really reach out to you w...more
These poems dove straight down to hell, exposing the ravings of a crazed mind, but a mind still able to put words on paper, to show us her mental state and to take us there, too. Every time I read these poems, every time I open this book and read another poem, my heart beats faster and my palms sweat. I am there alongside the narrator. I, too, am praying for sweet sleep while knowing it will elude me and my dreams will be full of nightmare images. Want to go to hell and back? Then read this book...more
Slopjar grabbed my attention in the beginning, although I did feel a bit ant-climatic soon into reading the book. In my personal opinion, had Jennings chosen more tasteful words to interject in those specific spaces instead of crude ones, the book would have been more enjoyable. Piss & shit, bull-sit, yada, yada -not my idea of a good read or enjoyable poems. The language was too elementary. Sorry but, to me it was like reading poems from a high school writer.
I loved the cover - I give that...more
I loved the cover - I give that...more
I really enjoyed Slopjar by Ingrid Jennings, I found it a deeply beautiful book that provides great insight into the mind of a schizophrenic woman. These poems give you a glimpse into the nightmarish past of the paranoid woman’s life. Through her writing we can see how she views the world and see into her troubled soul. It is both haunting and sad. The writing is masterful for one can really empathize with the woman and experience the complex and emotional life she has.
At first I didn't know what was going on. It is a book of poems but they are all connected. They take you into a mind of a tormented woman who was being used by Satan until she surrendered to Jesus. In a sense, we all go through the same torture. The poems are brief and well written. This is a very fast read. The only suggestion I have is to have a narrator's point of view inserted a few times so the poems will be more coherent. Nevertheless, it was a great read and I recommend it.
I was so excited to win this book from Goodreads. I love poetry, but what I got was totally different from any kind of poetry I have ever read. The amount of description and emotion in this selection was absolutely amazing. I loved how even though there were many posems in the book, they all fed from eachother almost as if they were telling one story. I will definitely be recommending this book to everyone I know!
Well done Ingrid Jennings!
Well done Ingrid Jennings!
"Slopjar' was refreshingly honest. There is no doubt that the author has definitely seen a lot in her life and the road has not been easy. This just further gives into the idea that the journey is just as important, as the destination. The author touches on hate, lust, love and spirituality; from an honest and refreshing perspective.
I would easily recommend this book to anyone; who thinks the struggle is theirs alone.
I would easily recommend this book to anyone; who thinks the struggle is theirs alone.
First of all I hate to leave this book only one star.
Ingrid Jennings does a remarkable job of thinking outside the box and her writing is very fluid.
However I found the cursing and sensuality a over the top, for me.
I do have a pretty strict standard for books and this may not bother you, but for me personally it was just too much.
I received this book for free for an honest review.
Ingrid Jennings does a remarkable job of thinking outside the box and her writing is very fluid.
However I found the cursing and sensuality a over the top, for me.
I do have a pretty strict standard for books and this may not bother you, but for me personally it was just too much.
I received this book for free for an honest review.
Slopjar, is so different from any other book I've read (and I've read plenty of books). The book is classified as a poetry book, so that's what I was expecting. Just poems. The way Ingrid Jennings writes however, makes it like a story. Each poem goes into the next one telling a story along the way. Her writing style evokes emotion as well as personal thought.
I really enjoyed reading Slopjar by Ingrid Jennings. The great thing about poetry is that no two books are the same and each book allows you to delve into the mind of the author. Some of my favorite poems are Anew, The Dream, Slopjar, The Past and Candlesticks And Ashes. I would recommend Slopjar to anyone that enjoys reading poetry.
I really enjoyed Slopjar, usually when I get a book of poetry it gets put aside, and I read something else, but this was not the case with Ingrid Jennings Slopjar! It is worth the read even a second or thrid.
I found it raw, honest and real.
I found it raw, honest and real.
Collection of poetry. Some better than others but enjoyable nonetheless (not a huge fan of poetry)...
This was nice collection of poetry. The words resonated in my heart and soul stirring up so many feelings & emotions. Some of the poems were better than others; those are the ones that I found myself re-reading. A well written piece of literature.
Review pending....but love it!
The title piece alone makes this book worth buying.It is not to be only read, It is to be treasured for life. I don't think that I will ever finish this book.
Wonderful and whity...thoroughly enjoyed it
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May 23, 2013
Debbie White
marked it as to-read
May 23, 2013
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marked it as to-read
May 22, 2013
Kayla
marked it as to-read
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Originally from Shreveport Louisiana, Ingrid Jennings is what one would call a true Lioness. As a wife and a mother, she is loyal and a protector, as a publishing guru, she is a team player and works with her clients toward their success. As a teacher, she is passionate about education and as a business woman, she is always on the hunt for new opportunities to learn and grow. She wears many hats a...more
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