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bookalong's review against another edition
3.0
This was my first time reading Vermeersch's work. These new and selected poems are full of imagery and metaphors and at times speculative. Themes of the celestial, mythological, the natural elements, the 21st century, how the universe is shared and more! Very unique and imaginative! I dont think I have ever read any poetry quite like it! The layout is perfect, instead of being organized as they were written it was more by theme, making reading them more linear which I really enjoyed.
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Thank You to the publisher for sending me this book opinions are my own.
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knightofthecloud's review against another edition
2.0
Thank you to Netgalley and ECW Press for the opportunity to review this advanced reader's copy of Shared Universe.
"In this universe...time is thematic instead of chronological. Space is aesthetic instead of voluminous."
I want to start this review by saying that I did not enjoy this poetry collection, but I think someone with a deeper understanding of the intricacies of poetry would. For the most part, I had no idea what the author was trying to convey with his poetry. For that reason, I don't think this poetry would be accessible to a wider audience. The premise of this poetry collection was fascinating. However, I found the execution to be too convoluted for my taste.
"In this universe...time is thematic instead of chronological. Space is aesthetic instead of voluminous."
I want to start this review by saying that I did not enjoy this poetry collection, but I think someone with a deeper understanding of the intricacies of poetry would. For the most part, I had no idea what the author was trying to convey with his poetry. For that reason, I don't think this poetry would be accessible to a wider audience. The premise of this poetry collection was fascinating. However, I found the execution to be too convoluted for my taste.
jill_rey's review against another edition
3.0
The universes created by Vermeersch in this collection of poems are mystical, creative and engrossing. With Daniel Scott Tysdal’s introduction readers get a sneak peak on what to expect page-by-page, or should I say universe-by-universe. Unlike a typical then to now collection, Vermeersch opts to stray from the chronological order typically seen. Rather, this collection takes on a more logical jaunt through the beginning to end of times as I’ve interpreted it, and that’s the beauty of poems, their circumstance and grip is in the eye of the beholder.
Buckle up for this ride through the fantastical ages as Vermeersch delivers a wholly captivating collection of poems throughout the decades.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher; all opinions are my own.
Buckle up for this ride through the fantastical ages as Vermeersch delivers a wholly captivating collection of poems throughout the decades.
*Disclaimer: A review copy was provided by the publisher; all opinions are my own.
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