Anna Robinson’s half-fantasy, half-dream poem sequence strikes a chord with Richie McCaffery
poetry reviews
Thomas Ovans finds that Josh Ekroy’s military-related poems usually hit their target
Josh Ekroy takes a thoughtful look at a poetic military memoir by Nigel Pantling
First & second opinions: John Harvey’s latest poetry collection is reviewed by Rosie Johnston AND by Norbert Hirschhorn
D A Prince finds that Christine McNeill’s poetry demands – and repays – the reader’s full attention
Martin Noutch admires Lynne Wycherley’s masterly grasp of light in its many aspects
Michael Payne has edited a collection of previously unpublished poems by the late Joan Downar. London Grip’s poetry editor takes a look at its frank and largely autobiographical contents.
Martin Noutch finds himself well-placed to appreciate a poetic exploration of a Nottingham past by Derrick Buttress
Thomas Ovans finds some good things in two recent small-press pamphlets
Rosie Johnston is carried along by the energy and generosity of Stephen Watts’ poetry
Norbert Hirschhorn takes a long cool look at a new poetry & art volume from Australia
Two recent Shoestring collections from Anna Adams and Tony Roberts earn the approval of Merryn Williams
By Michael Bartholomew-Biggs • books, poetry reviews, Year 2014