The Dead and the Living, (Paperback)

from wrmjr66

Based on this book, Olds is a good poet. She comes up with stirring images and her analogies are usually apt. She is a bit sentimental for my taste, though that may have much to do with the subject matter. She is also intensely carnal, both in her images and in the topics of her poems. There were...

from Caffeinated

Not a poet's poet; all about the imagery and metaphor. However, the emotions are clear and strong and passionate, which makes this one of my favorites. (4 1/2)

from Caffeinated

Not a poet's poet; all about the imagery and metaphor. However, the emotions are clear and strong and passionate, which makes this one of my favorites. (4 1/2)