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Trouble in Mind

Lucie Brock-Broido
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Trouble in Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004

Book Brief

Lucie Brock-Broido

Trouble in Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Details
Pages

88

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Trouble in Mind by Lucie Brock-Broido is a poetry collection that delves into themes of life, love, aging, loss, and death, with a focus on the poet's personal experiences and grief, particularly the death of her close friend, Grealy. The collection weaves surrealistic imagery and abstract language, revealing the poet's evolving identity and reflections on mortality through a series of self-portraits and contemplative pieces. This work contains themes related to substance use and suicide.

Mysterious

Contemplative

Dark

Melancholic

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.6

278 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Lucie Brock-Broido's Trouble in Mind is celebrated for its lyrical intensity and intricate wordplay, showcasing her unparalleled command of language. Critics praise the collection's emotional depth and vivid imagery. However, some find her dense, highly stylized poems challenging and inaccessible. Overall, it's a masterful yet demanding read for poetry enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Trouble in Mind?

A reader who appreciates dense, lyrical poetry with rich imagery and emotional depth would enjoy Lucie Brock-Broido's Trouble in Mind. Fans of Sylvia Plath's Ariel or Anne Sexton's Live or Die will similarly revel in Brock-Broido's intricate and haunting verse.

4.6

278 ratings

83%

Loved it

12%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

88

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2004

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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