Charlie Hill reviews a collection of well-executed poems by Adrian Green
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Mat Riches discovers there is something magical about Mike Barlow’s latest pamphlet
Carla Scarano considers an anthology by six distinguished women poets
Kate Noakes considers a well- balanced chapbook from Rebecca Cullen
D A Prince appreciates the subtle way in which the two parts of Carol DeVaughn’s collection fit together
Stephen Claughton admires the tenth and final collection from Alistair Elliot, a poet who remained productive and inventive throughout his career
Alex Josephy finds that David Stone’s poetry requires – but repays – some effort on the reader’s part
As a half French, half American individual, I give in to a pastime common to double nationals, which consists of regularly comparing both countries of origin.
Julie Hogg is impressed by the unorthodox but skilfully crafted poetry of Lisa Kelly
Maxine Linnell feels a personal engagement with Sue Dymoke’s poetry
Alwyn Marriage finds both frankness and joy in poems from Ann Gray’s prize-winning pamphlet
James Roderick Burns considers a new collection by Gale Burns and wonders if it is possible for poets to set themselves too high a standard
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, year 2019 • Tags: books, James Roderick Burns, poetry