Dixie 333
Much like a selection box, an easy "pick up, put down book, containing an eclectic collection of absorbing poetry, about a variety of topics in a variety of styles, and displaying a range of moods and feelings. Sometimes gentle, sometimes brutal, sometimes amusing, sometimes sad. The writer shows a wide spectrum of awareness and a strong wordsmith's craft. The main feature is an interesting (if slightly brittle) story, told in verse, detailed enough to draw the reader in but not so long or dry as to grow tedious, as can be the issue with some classic works. Nonetheless an old style narrative with a good modern twist. I'm not a great fan of poetry, but this book gainfully urges engagement, and suggests perhaps that it still has its place.
