Slim Night of Recognition: Poems

by Emma Howell

"How very gifted she was; the poems possess such an uncanny authority, swerve in such clean and unsettling ways, and hit such detailed, wonderfully unpredictable and always right-feeling notes, they're truly stirring. And there seems a haunting prescience in many of them, so quietly there. Astonishing to think she wrote them at so young an age."

Genres: Poetry

63 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm certainly no poetry buff, but I learned of this book and the sad story involved. Emma Howell died tragically at the age of 20 and her parents put together this collection. I have to say that I wasn't expecting that much because of that, but I was wrong. These poems are quite moving and certainly show a depth of feeling not expected in someone so young. The title poem is especially heart wrenching.

[Karen Checkoway · Rating 5 out of 5]

hard to find proper words for the feelings this book evokes. joy, pain & everything in between. a gifted poet with her own voice, experiencing the world. i am glad this book lets others in on that voice.

[Manda Lea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The language is sophisticated, but unassuming.

[Millicent · Rating 4 out of 5]

fast enjoyable read. The religious stuff was a bit jarring--not my usual read, but the poems were lovely overall.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A solid collection.