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Rating:  - Worth your while ;0)
This book is by far an eye-catching book. The title itself sets the feel of the book. Denise Duhamel, Queen for a day is comprised of many of her other well-known poetry books. Duhamel examines sex, marriage, culture, and the poetry industry itself. Duhamel's ironic and yet exotic poem will not just leave you wanting to read more but allows the readers to question the unexpected. Her ability to push the boundaries is astounding. Duhamels also writes about not the typical Barbie's little girls are accustomed to playing with but a different more exotic Barbie. Trust me when I say that you will not be bored in reading this book.
Rating:  - Great Contemporary Poet
Reading Denise Duhamel was inspiring as a reader and a poet. She deals with real issues and has a special talent for women's issues. I especially enjoyed her poem "For the One Man Who Likes My Thighs". She covers so many issues in just one poem-self-esteem issues, societal pressures on women to look like models, and loving yourself for who you are. The depth of each of her poems equals that of "For the One . . ." and I highly reccommend this collection.
Rating: - D. D. rocks my socks!
What an incredible book of poems! Denise Duhamel's book is really a must-read for any poetry lover, especially those of the feminine sex. She has the ability to discourse on a variety of subjects in a way that is conversational, at times funny, at times serious, and extremely witty. She highlights simple, but realistic problems in the lives of women and portrays them very personally, making them ring true. My particular favorites in this collection were "Him-Whose-Penis-Never-Slept", "How the Sky Fell", and the entire section entitled "Kinky." Ladies, you need to read this section if you recall anything at all about your Barbie doll days. I have a feeling that men may not get as much out of this book as women will because of it's heavily feministic themes but I thought is was wonderful and well worth the read. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book!
Rating:  - Definitely a Woman
Denise Duhamel is very much so a woman. Her poems deal with modern day issues of women today, and still have the sound and rhythym that is appealing to the mind. In one collection you can take a trip down memory lane and think back on the nights where you would stay up watching television like "Nick at Nite" or the day you felt beautiful for the first time and felt like you could be completely exposed in front of someone like in "For the One Man Who Likes My Thighs". Women can relate to the pressures of being beautiful and somewhat psychotic efforts we take to get there. She's real.
Rating: - Nick at Nite?
Upon reading her poem Nick at Nite, you will understand just why I like Ms. Duhamel's work. It's crass, frank, funny, and altogether moving. The only question I would pose her if I did have the chance is whether her play on the words Nick at Nite was intentional or not. Either way if you enjoy witty poems with a bit of sentimentality to it this book is for you.
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