Hyena!

by Fran Lock
Hyena! cover
Good Books rating 4.58
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  • ID: 2965
  • Added: 2025-10-16
  • Updated: 2025-10-16
  • Reviews: 3
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The Poetry School · 2025-10-16
revolutionary 4.50

The book is praised for its unique voice and expression, emerging from a space of poverty and excess. It is seen as a powerful exploration of identity and transformation.

This reviewer is captivated by the raw and unfiltered voice in Hyena!. They appreciate how the book navigates themes of identity and transformation with a sense of urgency and humor. The poetry is described as revolutionary, offering a fresh perspective that challenges conventional norms. The reviewer feels that this collection has the potential to influence their own writing and how they perceive poetry.

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    It's a poverty of means, excess of expression kind of thing.

    Hyena! very much emerges from this space and sensibility.

    I relate her 'voice' to the way I ...

A Thin Slice of Anxiety · HLR · 2024-11-11
transformative 4.75

The book is described as a transformative experience, completely changing the reader's perspective on poetry. It is a collection that the reviewer wishes they had discovered earlier.

HLR finds Hyena! to be a groundbreaking collection that has fundamentally altered their understanding of poetry. They highlight the book's ability to evoke deep emotions and provoke thought, making it a standout in their reading experience. The reviewer expresses a sense of longing, wishing they had encountered this work sooner as it has had a profound impact on their own creative process.

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    Hyena! by Fran Lock, which completely revolutionised how I think of poetry (others' and my own).

    The book I wish I'd discovered when my ...

    But most recently Hyena! by Fran Lock, which ...

The Poetry Society · JLM Morton · 2023-12-31
compelling 4.50

The reviewer loves the ferocious urgency and humor in Hyena!. They find the collection to be a standout among the year's poetry.

JLM Morton is particularly drawn to the ferocious urgency and humor present in Hyena!. They appreciate the boldness and vitality of the poetry, which sets it apart from other collections. The reviewer finds the book to be a compelling read, highlighting its ability to engage and entertain while delving into profound themes. This collection is seen as a notable addition to the year's literary landscape.

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    I loved the ferocious urgency and humour of Hyena!

    JLM Morton recommends Hyena! by Fran Lock (The Poetry Bus).

    Imogen Wade recommends ...

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