The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets

by Ted Kooser
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  • Added: 2025-10-18
  • Updated: 2025-10-19
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goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 4.00

The Poetry Home Repair Manual offers practical advice for aspiring poets, focusing on the craft and mechanics of poetry. It is praised for its accessibility and useful tips, making it a valuable resource for beginners.

The Poetry Home Repair Manual is a highly accessible guide for those new to poetry. It provides practical advice on the craft, focusing on the mechanics and techniques that can help beginners improve their work. The book is filled with useful tips and exercises that make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to start or enhance their poetry writing. While some might find the advice basic, it serves as a solid foundation for those just starting out. The book's friendly and approachable style makes it easy to follow, and the practical nature of the content ensures that readers can immediately apply what they learn.

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    The book is a treasure trove of practical advice for poets

    It's a great resource for beginners

    The exercises and tips are immediately applicable

app.thestorygraph.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
hilarious 4.50

The reviewer found Gangsta Granny to be a hilarious and moving novel with a story of prejudice and acceptance. They appreciated the funny lists and silly words, and the book's ability to keep them engaged.

The reviewer enjoyed Gangsta Granny, noting it as a hilarious and moving novel by David Walliams. They highlighted the story's themes of prejudice and acceptance, as well as the funny lists and silly words that made the book enjoyable. The reviewer also appreciated the book's ability to keep them engaged throughout, making it a standout read.

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    Another hilarious and moving novel from David Walliams, number one bestseller and fastest growing children’s author in the country.

    A story of prejudice and acceptance, funny lists and silly words, this new book has all the hallmarks of David’s previous bestsellers.

    Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house.

linkedin.com · Unknown · 2025-10-21
excellent 5.00

The reviewer loved the sequel to Gangsta Granny, praising its engaging plot, humor, and action. They found the mystery intriguing and the characters, especially Ben, endearing and funny. The book also touches on important themes like familial bonds and loss, making it a heartwarming and exciting read.

The reviewer was thrilled to read the sequel to one of their favorite David Walliams books, Gangsta Granny. They found the plot engaging and full of action, with a mystery that kept them hooked. The humor was a highlight, making them laugh out loud, and the characters, particularly Ben, were endearing and funny. The book also discusses important themes like parental expectations, familial bonds, and dealing with the loss of a loved one, which added depth to the story. The reviewer appreciated the inclusion of Raj, who added to the adventure and made the book feel complete. Overall, they found it to be a perfect follow-up to the original mystery, with witty humor and a heartwarming story.

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    The engaging plot not only piques your curiosity but has lots of action to keep you glued to the pages.

    Witty, with humour that makes you laugh till your stomach hurts, this is the perfect follow-up to an intriguing mystery that does not seem to end.

    The book discusses parental expectations, familial bonds, and dealing with the loss of a loved one, which are always important aspects of Walliams’s writing.

edgeinducedcohesion.blog · Unknown · 2019-10-16
great 4.00

The reviewer found the book to be a great story with a clever writer who hides moral lessons in a light touch. They also noted that the book is better as a film with a brilliant Queen character. The reviewer also mentioned that the book teaches that love makes everything sparkly and interesting.

The reviewer found the book to be a great story with a clever writer who hides moral lessons in a light touch. They noted that the book is better as a film with a brilliant Queen character. The reviewer also mentioned that the book teaches that love makes everything sparkly and interesting. They also found the book to be a great bedtime story for kids, but not as enjoyable for adults. The reviewer also mentioned that the book is a good way to pass a few hours on the road.

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    Walliams is a clever writer. He hides all sorts of moral lessons (which I usually hate) in his books and always with a light touch.

    It's a great story, and actually a better film as Joanna Lumley is a brilliant Queen.

    And what we learn is that jewels, or glittery glass have the same ability to bring wonder and happiness. It just depends on your attitude.

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