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kathyellendavis 's review for:
Textbook Of A (Parenthetical) Life: Poems
by Rachel Toalson
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Excellent poetry about a range of topics. I love Rachel’s writing style; it’s so honest and vulnerable. She really makes you feel everything she’s feeling and working through with these poems. And I’m doing that it encourages you to examine your life more closely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment