I first read this book, as a French student, when I was in high school. Afterwards, I became very interested in Prevert's work, and so I read more of his books, such as Paroles, etc. I became aware that Blood and Feathers is one of the most excellent collections of Prevert's best poems. The translations, as well, are very accurate. This book is a joy to read for the French student, and the poetry lover as well.

I first read this book when I was in high school, and became very interested in Prevert's work. After reading other works by Prevert, it became known to me that this book truly is one of the best collections of his poetry overall. The translations as well are very accurate. It is a joy to read, for the French student as well as the poetry lover.

This book did nothing for me. Zinnes is in love with her own vague sense of the language, but, the closer I looked, the clearer it became that there's nothing else really here. A narcissistic endeavor. For better short fiction, I'd look to Dan Leone, Don Barthelme, or ZZ Packer.