This is a funny group of poetry...in that it made me chuckle, but also made me think. It touches a wide variety of topics and I enjoyed all.

Publishing date: 31.07.2024
Thank you to NetGalley and Anxiety Press for the ARC. My opinions are my own.

The book as a meal: A tasty fruit sorbet after wandering a haunted house at a theme park
The book left me: Very satisfied and craving more poems

Negatives:
Too few poems (I am actively craving more)

Positives:
Varying themes in the poems
Both funny, tragic, and "what just happened"

Features:
Easy to read and comfortably formatted poems, varying themes, lots of humor and surrealism

Why did I choose this one?
The title alone was enough to know that this would be up my alley (in combo with the genres I mean). Description didn't give off a lot, so I had to take a leap and judge the cover.

Pick-up-able? Put-down-able?
Devourable. I ate this up in a single sitting before my morning meetings. A nice treat before an honest day of work.

What was the vibe and mood?
A little bit like an old man yapping about everything and nothing at the same time with someone that is not part of his generation. It is a bunch of silly nothings and also a bunch of horrifying tales you wish no one went through

Final ranking and star rating?
A tier, 4 stars. Stunning collection of poetry. Just what I needed when I needed it. It gave a perfect blend of everything I look for in poetry collections. I absolutely recommend this to anyone vaguely interested in reading something slightly different to most collections.

Favorite poems:
The Magician
You're welcome
Dr. Freud
A Discourse in Cultural Heritage
Horseplay
Proper Gangsta
Vaba Banga
Planet Woman
Buddha on a Bicycle
Discombobulation

The Bone That Swallowed A Man by Mark Vanner is a striking debut collection that combines humor with deep introspection and sharp social commentary. Vanner’s poems explore everything from existential dread to whimsical critiques of modern life, offering readers a fresh and thought-provoking perspective. I enjoyed this collection for its unique ability to blend wit with profound observations, making each poem a captivating journey through the quirks and contradictions of contemporary existence.

Whoa, talk about a poetic rollercoaster! 🎢 The Bone That Swallowed A Man is like a wild mix of dark humor and deep thoughts that keeps you hooked from start to finish. Mark Vanner’s poems take you on a quirky ride through modern life’s messiness and magic. If you love poetry that makes you think and laugh at the same time, grab this book and get ready for a mind-bending adventure! 📚✨