Reviews for The body eclectic

The average rating for The body eclectic based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-02-19 00:00:00 Riki Rikardi I gave the Body Eclectic a three star rating because although I enjoyed the book, it felt somewhat disjointed. I think the editor's choices of what to include were interesting and thought provoking but for a young reader I think a little more organization could have gone a long way. For example, maybe instead of making it one long compilation, try breaking it up into thematic sections. Since this book is a compilation of poetry, it would be impossible to summarize the plot. I will however mention here, the editor includes a few pieces of prose along with the poetry. Some, such as an exerpt from Lucy Grealy's "Autobiogrpahy of a Face" work better thematically than others. She also includes an exerpt from Lewis Carol's "Alice and Wonderland" and also one from "The Cutting Edge" by Barbara Hill. I found the latter seemed to fit better with the poetry she chose. I think it is critical to not be too stringent when reading this compilation. The inside of the book jacket raises an interesting question to keep in mind when reading this book, " What does it mean to live your body? Are you home there? Or is it your cage?" This book serves as a great introduction to many a wonderful writer. Sherman Alexi, Walt Whitman, Alice Walker and even Lord Byron are all included. I wonder if a high school student would have much exposure to these authors? If not, then I think it would spur some interest in reading more of the individual author's works.

Review # 2 was written on 2009-01-06 00:00:00 Michael Gaeta These unusual poems celebrate all parts of the human body.