Sea Of Strangers

I often like Lang Leav a little more than other feminist poets because I feel like she writes largely for the reader as opposed to for herself; that's not to say the poems aren't occasionally indulgent or obviously intended to be cathartic, but they're not provoking the reader either.The poems speak widely of love, as is usual, but of a lost or vengeful love as much as a deeply emotive one; the balance is just right actually. There are a number of poems and prose with varying approaches to the deliver - some are single lines and others are standardised or modern style poems or lengthy prose. Some of the metaphorical prose was really impactful, and the rhyming poetry was clever and fun. I did find some of the romantic poems a little too much - cheesy and somewhat poorly written relative to word choice - but otherwise liked this collection.Unfortunately this collection wasn't anywhere near as emotive or thought-provoking for me as Leav's exploration of inevitability in The Universe of Us, and for that reason something felt a little missing for me. Ultimately I'm just not sure I'd be as intent on dipping back into this anthology in a hurry.

I cannot say I am disappointed by this purchase, it will remain in my collection. As a poet myself I understand that sometimes you want to say something or let go of a feeling and by the time you've done it it is a mish mash. I cannot say I have been inspired by this book and its content. I am just happy that I have read two of her other volumes and I study them closely when I am at a loss with my own writing. It is Lang's good attempt but she has slipped. However, I am waiting for her next book to come out!

I love this book of poems - beautifully written and incredibly thought provoking.

Another fantastic collection of heart warming poems from Lang Leav.I cant fault this book at all. The poems have so much depth.

I love you. I love it. Omg. Obsessed