Another superb book

Louisa writes like many of us now think, in short bursts of verse. It’s a style that works well when performed in audiobook. Louisa is an old school pal of mine and I love her dearly and every word she writes. This is another corker of a book that speaks to every girl with a great mind who has ever doubted her value in the places where men have traditionally flourished. Her in Oxford, me in Cambridge. Belatedly for me, she teaches us that making a life for yourself requires more than hard work and following the rules. In Louisa’s story, Emma is sensitive and vulnerable but open, sassy and creative. She reminds us that if you find yourself in a bad relationship, you don’t need to be brave but you do need to recognise it then be clever, bide your time, have a plan, shift your ass and hotfoot outta there. Thanks Louisa, x

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An epic work, brilliantly read

I absolutely love this book. I wasn't expecting to but it totally had me gripped and moved in so many ways right from the start to finish. incredible writing on very relevant and important topics of class, gender, narcissism and privilege, the descriptions are breathtaking. The reading was perfect too, enthralled by the character and the ways she made me question my own privilege as well as question and recollect my own experiences of being undermined. I got so much from the themes and the depth and quality of how they were woven into the poetics of this incredible piece. It felt like art at its best.

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Beautifully written

I found it took a couple of chapters to get into this book but it’s so worth sticking with.
The writing is truly remarkable, reflexively exploring the world of academia, inequality and their effects on the people behind the learning. Insightful and thought provoking. Highly recommend.

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Hell hath no wrath Like a woman scorned

This was beautiful. The revenge of a woman written in poems. Applause to Louise Reid

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Gripping.

Couldn't stop listening, coercive control detailed painfully and beautifully. Clever revenge that I didn't see coming.

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Rollercoaster initially but the ending let’s this book down

I LOVED the writing style, Reid writes beautifully, allowing you to really empathise with how the protagonist feels. I found it easy to put myself in her position evoking strong emotions and I put this down to Reid’s brilliant writing. We are quickly drawn into Emma’s story and wonder how she will triumph and even if she will. Nadia Clifford, the narrator is very talented and tells this story wonderfully. The reason I have given this book 4 stars though is because I was slightly disappointed with the ending and felt it lacked something given the build up, I also didn’t find the ending believable enough. Overall still a very enjoyable book to listen to.

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Poetry

A powerful story, beautiful language, beautifully read by Nadia Clifford. I want to hear more from her. Highly recommended.

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Every line is exquisite

As enraging as it is beautiful, The Poet is a brilliantly written story of an abusive relationship between a manipulative professor and his student. I loved every single word.

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Hello from the other pod

The narrater (and book) sounds just like Adele after a break up.. which I loved haha

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