Smoke & Mirrors

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Pub Date 14 Nov 2017 | Archive Date 14 Nov 2017

Description

Smoke & Mirrors is the third book from internationally bestselling poet Michael Faudet, author of Bitter Sweet Love and Dirty Pretty Things—both finalists for Goodreads Readers Choice Awards.

Michael Faudet’s latest book takes the reader on an emotionally charged journey, exploring the joys of falling madly in love and the melancholy world of the brokenhearted. Beautifully captured in poetry, prose, and short stories, Faudet's whimsical and sometimes erotic writing has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of readers from around the world.
Smoke & Mirrors is the third book from internationally bestselling poet Michael Faudet, author of Bitter Sweet Love and Dirty Pretty Things—both finalists for Goodreads Readers Choice Awards.

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We regret that this electronic galley is not available for Kindle viewing. The finished book will be available in print and ebook formats.

We regret that this electronic galley is not available for Kindle viewing. The finished book will be available in print and ebook formats.


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ISBN 9781449489908
PRICE $16.99 (USD)
PAGES 240

Average rating from 67 members


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Smoke & Mirrors is the second Michael Faudet book of poetry I've read and I seem to like this better than his first one. It has a mixture of short stories and poetry all dealing with relationships, falling in love, sexual, emotional, life in general. It definitely is worth the read if you didn't really feel connected with his other works and want to give him another try.

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As a note, an e-galley of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. (4.5 stars out of 5)

Oh, I've been so overwhelmed with wonderful poetry lately. All this prose, all this intimacy, makes me feel full of some sort of emotion I can't quite express. Michael Faudet is, as per usual, exquisite in the way his prose comes to life. There's something fulfilling about even his shortest of expressions and I cannot get enough of it. I mean that--it's not as though his work is flaw free (no one's is) but at the end of the day it accomplishes everything it was meat to do.

I loved the way that intimacy--far, wide, casual--was explored. There were many standouts that I can't wait to highlight in a physical copy upon its release because, much like with Rupi Kaur, Sabrina Benaim, Amanda Lovelace, Lang Leav and Alicia Cook it's impossible to not feel something at every turn of pen. Isn't that what we all love about poetry to begin with? To fell--compelled, related, understood. To learn.

Smoke & Mirrors accomplishes something that is truly captivating to readers. Not overly explicit, not understated, not anything other than what it is and was meant to be. I loved nearly every page of this release and can't wait to get my hands on more work published by Faudet because it just crackles with fiery life. That sounded dumb. I'm just really hyped, okay?

A must-have for all lovers of prose. This is one of the best releases of 2017 in terms of poetry.

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I have been wanting to read this book for the longest time, even in general wanted to read one of his books because I knew they would be good and this one didn't disappoint me. Not a lot of people like poetry and I think many don't because the ones they have been given to read aren't all that emotional or powerful to read. This one definitely is amazing, to say the least.
My favourite poem in this book is 'Stay Together' . If you get a chance to pick up this book you should read that poem. I also quite like his writing style as it flows with the next poem and you write such a small amount of words but feel so much. I quite like the way he describes people and how he links in animate objects to feelings and memories.
In conclusion I recommend this book to 15+ because it does have sexual descriptions inside and you have to be mature and old enough to understand what the words sing.
5/5 It is worth multiple reads because you will always find a new concept and perhaps create another outlook on life.

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The moment I came across Michael Faudets first book, I took a new turn in poetry. The moment I knew that Michael Fudet and other poert Lang Leav shared a passion together I was mesmerized how their poetry spoke to each other. Faudet poetry is mesmerizing, steamy, sexy, and leaves you naked for more. I enjoy reading Faudets work through his social media but was glad I was able to get a glimpse on his new work. Recommend? absolutely. Will you get hot and steamy? ABSOLUTELY

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Who knew that few words could evoke such emotion?

Thank you NetGalley for an arc. I'd recommend this book to those who love poems.

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I enjoy Faudet’s work and enjoyed Smoke & Mirrors.

What I like about his work is that it usually contains a mixture of poetry and prose and Smoke & Mirrors is no exception. I’m all for poetry, having written over a thousand myself, but sometimes you need a slightly larger form to get the message across.

I felt the work in Smoke & Mirrors was a lot more narrative and story-like that his other collections Bitter Sweet Love and Dirty Pretty Things. His work has a new depth and maturity.

I really enjoyed the work in Smoke & Mirrors. This collection is split into themed sections and my favourites were A Beautiful Conundrum, Black Stockings, A Morning In Paris, Damaged Goods and Far Away.

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I had the chance to read other books by this author before, but this one is my favorite so far. This time I could actually feel his emotions on each page. Some poems were better than others, but still, it was a good read.

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Michael Faudet did it again with another brilliantly written book! Poetry is really popular in my store, so I cannot wait to tell customers about this book!

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Review copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This book is an emotional roller coaster! It explores those feelings of being in love so badly that it hurts and then the even more painful heartbreak that follows. This is sure to make you ache and cry.

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I had been following Michael Faudet's work on Instagram for a while now and had been really looking forward to reading this.. and it most definitely lived up to my expectations. The pieces in this book were beautiful and captivating. I would definitely recommend this.

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“When you walked out of my life, it was like the sun had completely vanished from the sky. I now know why clouds cry.”

I’m not a totally fan of michael faudet work but this one was great. I love it! Even though i didn’t finished it in short amount of time, it takes me 1 day to finished it. But you know its worth it.

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"She was a muse
cursed with melancholia,
her tears the ink
on my typewriter ribbon."


I read this book in one sitting not because I enjoyed it but because it was a short read. It has a lot of erotic poems you can feel the steam but I think it is quite toned down. The Kitty Club was not new for me I feel I read a story similar before.

I love poetry, I really do but I guess this was not for me.

I received an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Smoke & Mirrors is a poetry collection full of poems, prose and short stories about falling in love, depression and heartbreak.

Smoke & Mirrors is yet another amazing poetry collection. This poetry collection has so many beautiful poems, prose and short stories. I like Smoke & Mirrors so much because it’s not only poetry but also so much more. It tells us a lot about love, broken hearts and feeling sad and depressed. It’s also special in a way I can’t describe. I read Smoke & Mirrors in one day because it was that good!

I cannot wait to read more of Michael Faudet’s work and here are the titles of my favourite poems:
Anticipation
Just Hold Me Tight
I Wish
Why Clouds Cry
Damaged Goods
Careless Words
The Love We Share
Perspective
Death
The Love You Give
The Words You Say
You Lived For Books

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Smoke & Mirrors is a collage of erotic encounters and graphic recollections that refuse to conform or apologize for its existence and honestly, I don't want it to, Faudet's poems are sound reminders of the unique and yet, connected experiences we all face. They're infused with guilty pleasures.

The main downside to it is the length.

Smoke & Mirrors is provocative, blunt, and an invitation to get under the skin.

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"Love is a little like religion. You need to have faith before miracles can happen."


this is just full of heartbreaking truths that are just so dam beautiful.

I am trash for poetry books but I am more trash for Micheal Faudet poetry books. It's all so eye opening and makes me heart ache in all the right ways that I am surprised I am still breathing right now.


"poetry can only be written by the heart"

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If am not wrong, this is the third book of poems by the Author. I loved the previous books that I've read by him 😍. ..while the debate about new age poets and the traditional poets is on an all time high, Micheal is one poet that I really enjoy amongst others... The poems are sensual and have a hint of magic in them! The book has poems ranging from two lines to two pages and there are little stories - making this book a wholesome entertainment 😍.. I have shared some poems on my stories, and there are some that will stay with me for a long time 😀
If you enjoy poetry that is raw, sensual and magical - read Poet's books already 😀
"Dappled light plays hide and seek,
With summer leaves
Of rustling green..
The restless swan in rippling pond,
Your hand in mine where it belongs..
A pale blue sky with red balloons,
A coffee stirred with plastic spoon,
A park side view our kisses sent- from trembling lips and melting hearts... How lovers pass a perfect day .."

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I’ve been a fan of Michael’s work since the release of his first book. Smoke & Mirrors delivers the same quality of writing from the author and features similar topics from his previous books. The book covers a variety of themes from the sexual to heartbreak to melancholy to love with some happiness thrown in. Some of my favorite parts of this book were the stories that were included. I really liked the way the author told the stories and created a storyline that that was complete and impactful in a short amount of time. If you’ve read and enjoyed one of Michael’s other books, then you will not be disappointed with Smoke & Mirrors.

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This not-so-thick book contains poems and proses, mostly poems. Reading it, in general, I liked it. Very much a big fan of the author's writing style, and the publishing house's editing and proof-reading. All in high quality.

I like reading poems with/from different perspectives. Most poems show various aspects of love in the era of modernity. It could grow deeper, broader.

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I'm a big fan of poetry book and have read all Michael's poetry books. And this one ain't disappointed me at all. I love the books. :)

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Michael Faudet's prose and poetry collection, Smoke & Mirrors is my first read by the bestselling author-poet and I could say that I am very impressed by his exploration and embroidery of love, lust, and longing. His words were brush strokes against a dull world, sometimes the breaking open of seams and wounds long forgotten. These stories are the footprints the waves could never wash away.

I highly recommend it and would surely read Faudet’s other works.

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love the author discovered him on tumblr and love everything he writes!!

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Smoke & Mirrors was a collection of poetry, prose and short stories.

Some of it was incredibly beautiful, others were perfectly dirty, some deeply touched me and even brought me to tears.
I related to many of the texts...
So, basically, I seriously loved it.

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Very emotional and moving book of poetry. A great addition to anyone's library.

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Michael Faudet is easily one of the best upcoming contemporary poets today- his language is sensual, and his words wrap themselves around the reader like a lover, and just hangs on.

Beautiful!

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