I Wanted to be the Knife
I Wanted to be the Knife by Sara Sutterlin is a poetry collection published by Metatron in 2016, featuring 56 pages in English. This edition delves into the complexities of modern romance, examining the disappointments of intimacy and the loneliness that can accompany dissolving relationships. Sutterlin’s work is characterized by a blend of brutal honesty and humor, offering readers a candid look at the compromises inherent in love.
In this expanded edition, readers will find the original booklet alongside 28 new poems that both complement and challenge the themes presented in the initial work. The collection addresses subjects such as love, intimacy, and the experiences of women, making it a relevant contribution to contemporary poetry and women’s studies. Sutterlin’s unique voice captures the tender and ugly details of relationships, inviting reflection on the nature of connection and disconnection in modern life.
Official synopsis Publisher
Poetry. Women’s Studies. Sara Sutterlin’s I WANTED TO BE THE KNIFE picks at the bones of modern romance by exploring the disappointments of intimacy and the loneliness of dissolving relationships. Her poems are brutal, funny and full of tender, ugly details that remind us of the compromises we make with ourselves and each other when in love. Originally published as a small booklet by Metatron in 2015, I WANTED TO BE THE KNIFE by Sara Sutterlin took the poetry world by storm, selling over 500 units in its first 8 months of publication. This brand new, expanded edition features the initial booklet, plus 28 new poems which both complement and challenge the originals.
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