Louise Glück's Ararat is a masterpiece in deconstructing the typical nuclear family. 'Animals,' a poem that cuts to the heart of the collection, contains one of my singular favourite lines: "You should only hurt/something you can give/your whole heart to." Doesn't that say it all? I'm excited that this collection will be re-released with a beautiful cover. If you want to read about the intricacies of human life, the insecurities and flaws and the twisted dynamics any typical family will have-- while also grappling with how to live and raise others-- you should read Ararat. Glück's work is a masterpiece.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC of this edition.