Ethel's Song by Barbara Kasner is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring power of music. Kasner's evocative prose beautifully captures the essence of human connections, weaving a tale that resonates long after the final note. A lyrical and moving literary composition.

I found this an interesting take on an interesting tale. I knew the basics of the Rosenbergs, but that was about it. Having it told in verse was also interesting. It kept the story flowing. Will recommend.

When I read this book, I was concerned about how the narrative would be formed. Would the text be cruel to Ethel, or would it wholesale erase who she was and what she believed in? Instead, the book was honest, lovely, and devastating. For the last thirty pages of the book, I sobbed, but at the end, in the notes, there's hope: the things that her children have done to heal.

The perfect read for Women's History Month, or a companion text to the study of WW2 in middle grades, Ethel's Song does a nice job of painting the full picture of the story behind the woman. It is important to know that Ethel is not considered a hero in many people's eyes and the verse in this book does a great job showing all sides of her life -- pre-accusation; trial life; life in prison.
I enjoyed reading about Ethel's life, although some of the poetry was confusing in the e-edition. I would recommend the full published version to show how stanzas/poems are broken down.
For interested readers -- I would pair this book with Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Steve Sheinkin.

These poems were both educating and touching. I'd known the basics of Ethel Rosenberg's life but this poetry collection put them in a new and very personal light. These are beautifully written but generally accessible poems and this book was very well done.