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May 3, 2019
"I know about maps, though:
the way they all start somewhere,
. . .
but always arrive at the ocean, stars, or underground
whichever way we go."
Carney knows about a lot more than maps. He knows how to pull out the perfect, tiny details that make passing characters immediately human. He knows how to create metaphors that leave you feeling like you understand the absurd. And he knows how to capture the complexity of living in a place you both love and hate. It was a pleasure to hear his distinct voice again after so many years.
the way they all start somewhere,
. . .
but always arrive at the ocean, stars, or underground
whichever way we go."
Carney knows about a lot more than maps. He knows how to pull out the perfect, tiny details that make passing characters immediately human. He knows how to create metaphors that leave you feeling like you understand the absurd. And he knows how to capture the complexity of living in a place you both love and hate. It was a pleasure to hear his distinct voice again after so many years.
November 17, 2015
I really need to give this another read through before I review it.
September 8, 2017
I had the pleasure of hearing Rob Carney PERFORM the poems from his book of poetry 88 Maps: Poems a few weeks ago. I love his material so much that I'm hoping to bring him to my school to work with my students in the near future.
November 17, 2016
Love the voice in these poems. Lively, engaging, surprising. The poem about Annie knocked me off my feet. And that doesn't happen often.
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