A review by obscurepages
Nameless: Poems & Prose by Brian Oldham

reflective fast-paced

4.0

 I liked this. This was simple, and quiet, and beautiful.

I pick off scabs
so I can watch
the ways I will heal-
I like to see
my skin unmasked,
and feel myself as real


I feel like it took me some time getting used to the writing style and the tone. But once I had a grasp of it, I enjoyed reading and dissecting the prose and poetry here! This was a collection of writings and illustrations about identity, love, sex, loss, healing, queerness, and it was thought-provoking, earnest, and meaningful. On the other hand, I wish this was longer. I wish the author dove into these themes with more writings. Right now, it feels like it ended abruptly. Still, this was a really nice read. That much, I can't deny.

Thank you so much to Augur Editions for sending over a copy! (This, of course, did not affect my overall opinion of the book.)