List Of Consonants

by Manuel Arturo Abreu

List of Consonants is a list of consonants with intervening vowels. The book is an ambient novella that explores what Wilson Harris calls "community-in-creator" by merging from-scratch text with found text and asking "what exactly is the difference?" By treating their own from-scratch text as though a stranger had written it, abreu shows how little we know ourselves, and performs an authorial petite mort in honor of their friend, who died by suicide in 2013.

Genres: Poetry

106 pages, Paperback

First published June 20, 2015

Reviews

[Kevin Bertolero · Rating 5 out of 5]

These are some of the most honest and engaging poems I've read in a very long time. Abreu writes about the small stuff-- the mundane memories and the quiet moments --but he makes them all feel paramount. I was actually upset when I reached the last page because I didn't want it to end. That almost never happens to me. If you're the type of person the likes cool things (particularly when it comes to books), you'll go find/purchase/steal a copy of this book and devour it in one sitting like I just did. It's pretty incredible.

[Austin · Rating 5 out of 5]

very important poetry. political but not abrasive. compassionate. dizzying. like an expertly curated meal for the brain. infinite replay value. wish i understood just how monumental it is... but i can tell it's substantial. read this as soon as possible. it will propel you into the future.

[Xian Xian · Rating 5 out of 5]

review later.