Play Dead. : vol. III in the printpoetics chapbook series

Printpoetics Chapbook Series #3

by A.L.D. Chalom

PLAY DEAD (vol. III in the printpoetics chapbook series) is "for anyone breaking free". In Vol. III in the printpoetics poetry chapbook series, A.L.D. Chalom returns with "PLAY DEAD." - containing one single poem that spans across 45 pages! A must read, and a brilliant gem for your collection. The printpoetics chapbook series offers thought provoking material condensed into tiny reads in a style far less delicate than what we are used to seeing in A.L.D. Chalom's previous work (see "ONE"- a poetry collection). The different volumes dissect "hot-potato" subjects such as social injustice, discrimination, abuse, stereotypes, sexuality, gender, LGBTQ issues, women's rights, feminism, racism, bullying, loss, drug use and abuse ... the list is endless and the series is an ongoing project, constantly adding volumes to the series. The chapbooks vary in style; some including poetry, some prose, some a mix. Trigger warning for books in this series: abuse, rape, non-censored language.

56 pages, Paperback

Published October 19, 2017

About the author

A.L.D. Chalom was born in Sweden in 1985 to a Swedish mother and American father. She grew up in Sweden, but moved abroad at the age of 19 and has since lived in Italy, France, Spain and in the UK, before returning to Sweden after over a decade living abroad.

Reviews

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chalom seems to be exploring futility and the cycle of our lives. The book deals with such large problems - sexism, the poverty and wage gap, but without feeling oppressive to read. Although shorter than the other 2 chapbooks in this collection, it definitely brings the series to a conclusion and there is a sense of these ideas being explored fully.