I had the honor and privilege to read Kristin Kory's poetry book, Hungry for Ghosts prior to its release. I loved it so much, I purchased the book as well. Let's just say, she had me at hello. First, I love the title and cover, which was enough to pique the interest of my dark poetic heart. Then I read the author's note and knew I'd found a kindred soul. Mind you, at this point, I hadn't read the rest of the book yet. Still, her words grabbed my heart and refused to release me. As an artist and fellow poet, I understand that the connection made with an audience occurs when they feel seen or heard. I cannot connect to works of art or poetry unless I feel as though the creator managed to tap into my heart, grab hold of my secrets, and create something just for me. Her poem, Hiding Place, is short but effective in its poignancy and left me with my mouth open. The Midnight House and Wake the Spirits, in particular, are emotionally visual in their detail. Kristin Kory's poems feel like a walk on a moonlit night. They are hauntingly beautiful, visceral, and achingly transcendent. In other words, her ghosts are our ghosts. They walk together, speak together, and heal together. Furthermore, she shows us how we all have ghosts who long to be heard and seen.
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She had me at hello
I had the honor and privilege to read Kristin Kory's poetry book, Hungry for Ghosts prior to its release. I loved it so much, I purchased the book as well. Let's just say, she had me at hello. First, I love the title and cover, which was enough to pique the interest of my dark poetic heart. Then I read the author's note and knew I'd found a kindred soul. Mind you, at this point, I hadn't read the rest of the book yet. Still, her words grabbed my heart and refused to release me. As an artist and fellow poet, I understand that the connection made with an audience occurs when they feel seen or heard. I cannot connect to works of art or poetry unless I feel as though the creator managed to tap into my heart, grab hold of my secrets, and create something just for me. Her poem, Hiding Place, is short but effective in its poignancy and left me with my mouth open. The Midnight House and Wake the Spirits, in particular, are emotionally visual in their detail. Kristin Kory's poems feel like a walk on a moonlit night. They are hauntingly beautiful, visceral, and achingly transcendent. In other words, her ghosts are our ghosts. They walk together, speak together, and heal together. Furthermore, she shows us how we all have ghosts who long to be heard and seen.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2022
I had the honor and privilege to read Kristin Kory's poetry book, Hungry for Ghosts prior to its release. I loved it so much, I purchased the book as well. Let's just say, she had me at hello. First, I love the title and cover, which was enough to pique the interest of my dark poetic heart. Then I read the author's note and knew I'd found a kindred soul. Mind you, at this point, I hadn't read the rest of the book yet. Still, her words grabbed my heart and refused to release me. As an artist and fellow poet, I understand that the connection made with an audience occurs when they feel seen or heard. I cannot connect to works of art or poetry unless I feel as though the creator managed to tap into my heart, grab hold of my secrets, and create something just for me. Her poem, Hiding Place, is short but effective in its poignancy and left me with my mouth open. The Midnight House and Wake the Spirits, in particular, are emotionally visual in their detail. Kristin Kory's poems feel like a walk on a moonlit night. They are hauntingly beautiful, visceral, and achingly transcendent. In other words, her ghosts are our ghosts. They walk together, speak together, and heal together. Furthermore, she shows us how we all have ghosts who long to be heard and seen.
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So glad to have discovered this author on social media! I have really been struggling with how terribly messed up I have let my life get lately. This book is full of poems that I can absolutely relate to. Let’s me know that I’m not alone, even when it feel that way! Highly recommend this book!
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