Suzie Zeus gets organized- Maggie Robbins

I have been meaning to read this little nugget of a poetry book for years, and finally (!) I can check it off my list. It's actually a book of poems, all centered around and telling the story of Suzy Zeus, a girl living and just trying to make it in New York City. The poems are witty, have a nice flow, and I love random metaphors and similes. The story of love, loss, love for a gay man, and rebirth is something that any city girl can relate to. I did have a problem, though, with a few of the plot points- finding religion? Ok. But throwing in a stint at a mental hospital? A little much. I would have looooved it if the story was slightly more run of the mill nyc. I know, i know- who wants a book to be run of the mill? Don't we typically want twists, turns, and surprises? Normally, yes. But I really wanted to relate to this book, to be able to buy it and read the poetry and feel like they were written about me. Alas, no such luck.

3 1/2 stars. It was going for 5, and then those silly plot twists made it fall right on back down.