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A Child’s Garden Of Nine Eleven
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A Child’s Garden of Nine Eleven features RickthePoetWarrior’s sharp wit and biting criticism. An anthology that comments on the effects of the tragedy of 9/11 and the reactions from various groups, this book provides insights into different aspects of the horrific events that spurred the modern War on Terror.
Under the guise of silly and childish poems, written as though for children in the future, the author gives a nuanced perspective on the attacks and who suffered the most or profited at the expense of others.
The author frequently makes the point through poems such as “World Trade Center” that large corporations primarily care about the money lost as opposed to the lives and sense of security that were lost or altered permanently. In that way, he condemns those that capitalized on national loss and grief. At the same time, the book also emphasizes the tragedy of the events of 9/11 and the devastating impacts it has had on the United States as a whole. The author’s recognition of this tragedy and the legacy of 9/11 makes the anthology more tasteful and respectful than one might assume.
Pages: 33 | ASIN: B08WYM8SZS
Be Afraid. Beaveree Eh Frayed
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Be Afraid. Beaveree Eh Frayed once again brings Rickthepoetwarrior’s biting wit and slashing comments to confront major issues. Witty, and at times bordering on nonsensical, the poems in the book give commentary on a wide variety of Canadian issues from Trudeau’s political failures, to the niqab ban, to the horrible treatment of First Nations people and the environment.
The author pulls absolutely no punches in his eviscerating commentary on injustices and idiosyncrasies in Canadian society and government. The bilingual exchanges in the book add a unique new dimension to it that is intriguing and offers numerous double-entendres and puns that are enhanced by the French language. Additionally, the author sneaks “eh” into his work as often as possible which gives the reader another play on words that also doubles as humor to lighten the mood despite the heavy content.
I enjoyed the duality of the book as the author criticizes the issues of his country but still loves it, tempering his sarcasm. The terminology used in the book can be offensive to some, but the words are clearly not meant to be harmful. Overall, it is a great anthology of sarcastic poems that shed light on Canadian society and issues.
Pages: 255 | ASIN: B08WTMHSPG
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