In Danger

California Poetry Series #2

by Suzanne Lummis

The second title in the California Poetry Series. Humor and pathos, grit and glitter meet in these chronicles of Los Angeles noir life and dog days - earthquakes, riots, bars, all-night donut shops. This is not the cherished and envied Hollywood of tabloids but East Hollywood, the low-income, unfashionable side where no movie star deigns to venture. With surprising juxtapositions and the illusion of ease these witty and sometimes scary poems chart Suzanne Lummis' misadventures and liasons dangereuses a the low end of the big city.

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

First published August 1, 1999

Reviews

[Elena Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lummis has got to be the punk rock poet of Los Angeles. Her imagery absolutely reflects the streets and lifestyle. Her poems read like songs without music. (If you ever get a chance to go to one of her live readings, don’t miss it!)

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Deliciously noir.

[Scott Holstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good quality that screams "Suzanne Lummis," which is a great thing because I've always viewed her as a very talented writer and a good literary rep of SoCal. Recommended.