it was never going to be okay by jaye simpson

it was never going to be okay

jaye simpson

112 pages first pub 2020 (view editions)

nonfiction lgbtqia+ poetry emotional reflective medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking raw, introspective poetry that navigates the intersections of identity, trauma, and resilience through a queer, Indigenous lens.

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 it was never going to be okay is a collection of poetry and prose exploring the intimacies of understanding intergenerational trauma, Indigeneity and queerness, while addressing urban Indigenous diaspora and breaking down the limitations of sexua...

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4.37
based on 369 reviews

Moods

emotional: 91%

reflective: 82%

challenging: 43%

sad: 41%

dark: 38%

hopeful: 20%

inspiring: 17%

tense: 14%

informative: 8%

funny: 3%

mysterious: 1%


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47% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
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