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Nelson‘s The Red Parts is a compelling book about watching the trial of the man who murdered her Aunt Jane. The murder took place in 1969 before Nelson was born, but the murderer was not discovered until 2004. Nelson had just written this book as the trial was announced. In it she pieces together a portrait of Jane using snippets of Jane‘s journals, then reflecting on her life and murder in verse. It‘s a fascinating pairing and an affecting read.

Maggie Nelson is a treasure and this story in poetry and prose of her aunt‘s murder🥺. I am not a fan of true crime but this story- wow

Maggie Nelson never disappoints. I love how she wove the story of her aunt through first hand accounts and diary snippets, all while using poetry as her medium. Nelson manages to prove to my grade school self that there is so much more to poetry than sonnets and stiff rules. She does a remarkable job of giving life and dimension to her aunt. I‘m sure Jane would have been proud.

An entirely readable examination of a young woman's life which ended in murder. Maggie Nelson uses verse to write about her aunt's tragic death which happened in the late 1960s. Excerpts from young Jane's diary are included and definitely enhance the readers' understanding of her. Such an interesting format. I was riveted. I picked this up after reading The Argonauts by Nelson on audio recently. Next is The Red Parts.

Beautiful. I read The Red Parts last year and was eager to read this one too. I was not disappointed. Interesting format and such a sad and well told story.

I prefer poetry books, as the text on each page is typically shorter, making it easier for me to finish books in a sitting. I really enjoyed this book overall. there are some details to sexual assault, so please beware of possible triggers!

Heading to my "no political talk" Thanksgiving dinner and I just read this line.

Of course it's Maggie Nelson. #firsteverlitsypost

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Loved.

Currently reading Maggie Nelson, who is the best.