Apex Review Of The Criminal Color (Jeanne Misha Martinez Carter)

Oct. 10, 2015 - PRLog -- It’s a rare treat to come across a collection of poetry all at once lyrical, passionate, and hard-hitting when it comes to the subject of race in America. Anyone who picks up a copy of The Criminal Color: A Book Of Realism, by author Jeanne Misha Martinez Carter, is sure to experience such a treat – and be grateful for the experience.

Throughout the pages of her powerful poetic collection, Carter pulls no punches in addressing the past and present ills of societal racism. Through a mix of lyrical verse and poignant prose, she draws from the deep well of personal experience to highlight for the reader the very tangible ways in which racism continues to taint our collective soul. In an age highly touted as a “post-racial” era in American history, The Criminal Color goes a long way in debunking such a myth, providing sharp anecdotes and disturbing reminders of what awaits our society if we choose to ignore the racist origins of its birth.

Timely, insightful, and unapologetic, The Criminal Color is essential reading, not only for devoted fans of poetry, but also for anyone seeking a personalized picture of the lingering effects of prolonged racial strife. An excellent read.

Tiffany Parker

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