You would not expect the amount of emotions you will face while reading it from this short, innocent-looking volume. Catcalling is a collection of experimental poetry by Lee Soho, in which the author tries to settle accounts with her life, from early childhood through the first youthful relationships, to adulthood. The volume is not only composed of poetry: there are also fragments of prose, graphic puzzles, photos and many references to the works of various artists. The author is painfully honest, writes about difficult things without sparing the reader.
From the very title you can conclude that it will be strongly feminist poetry. And it really is. Lee Soho uncompromisingly tackles the subject of patriarchal reality, which many must face to a greater or lesser extent. Her poems are often short and very blunt; perhaps it is thanks to their minimalist form that they make such a big impression. In fragments written in prose, she often resorts to a kind of stream of consciousness. It is a demanding book, definitely intended to be read slowly to extract its full meaning and connections.
