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Not at all what I was expecting. Some lines really stood out, but I'd be guessing as to if I understood the real context or not.

This ‘parable in poems‘ is a powerful narrative in verse, that serves as a warning on silence in the face of atrocities, sadly so timely. Written by a Ukrainian born poet, this reads as individual poems that tell a complete story of protest in wartime, bravery, love and violence. I loved the use of images of sign language throughout the story, and I can see why this won both awards and rave reviews. Fantastic.
#pop22 #anisfieldwolfawardwinner

Excellent collection of connected poems. In an unnamed town, residents become deaf when occupying forces kill a boy. They use signs and puppets to communicate, while the puppet master‘s girls kill soldiers one by one. A parable of current events—how so many pretend nothing is happening, going deaf to news. A #nationalbookaward finalist for #poetry

Started and finished this as I waited for my car to be serviced this morning. Inventive and harrowing and an indictment.