Today, I’m excited to be part of a blog tour for the debut poetry collection The World is Mostly Sky by Sarah Ens. When I was first contacted about this poetry collection, it was the start of this whole pandemic. I felt like it would be a good book to transport my thoughts away from everything going on in the world.
Although it’s difficult to have events at this time, Turnstone Press is still posting about Sarah’s readings and upcoming engagements on their Facebook Page. It’s a great way to see the author during this time.
I’ll be sharing my review of the book in today’s post. Although I received a copy in exchange for a review, my review and opinion is 100% my own. I’d like to thank Turnstone Press for the opportunity to be part of this tour. Now let’s get onto the review!
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The World is Mostly Sky
Author: Sarah Ens
Series: n/a
Genre: Poetry
Publication Date: April 15, 2020
My Rating: 3 pens
Goodreads Synopsis: In this shining debut, identity and community converge in poems for a modern generation. Beginning with the open prairie skies of her youth, Sarah Ens maps an emergence into millennial womanhood, questioning feminine expectations and examining heartache and disembodiment during an age of personal and planetary upheaval. The World Is Mostly Sky looks backwards and inwards to find respite in stars, warm earth, and deep waters while rejoicing in the sacred bonds of sisterhood that offer the courage to meet our uncertain horizon.
Topics and Triggers: sexual assault, empowerment, life, coming-of-age, pop culture
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The style of poems varies from short and long, free-verse poems. The poems are done in a story-telling manner making it feel as if you’re in a short story throughout each of the poems.
There are definitely poems that can be related to by anyone. What’s nice about this poetry collection is the variety of topics covered. From coming-of-age poems, to empowering young voices, to pop culture. All of these topics flow throughout the collection in one smooth transition of sections.
There is some emotion throughout the poems but due to the story-telling nature, it’s not an overwhelming feeling. There are times where you can feel the author is angry or motivated throughout the story though.
The World is Mostly Sky is a good story-telling free-verse debut by Sarah Ens. It offers a variety of poems and perspectives into the world. I think it can be appreciated by many readers that enjoy poetry. I look forward to reading more by Sarah Ens in the future.
About Sarah Ens
Sarah Ens grew up in Treaty 1 territory (Landmark, Manitoba) and is currently a writer and editor based in Treaty 6 territory (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan). Her poetry has appeared in literary journals such as Prairie Fire, Arc Poetry Magazine, Contemporary Verse 2, and SAD Mag. Sarah is a current MFA in Writing candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. Find her at https://www.sarahens.com/
I look forward to what Sarah publishes next. Thank you again Turnstone Press for allowing me to be part of this blog tour.
Do you like story-telling poetry? Have you read/ plan to read The World is Mostly Sky? Talk with me in the comments below!
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