My copy has just arrived and although I have just skimmed I wanted to rush to encourage everyone to buy this magnificent book.
The first thing I did was laugh at Wiley's amazingly odd view of the world and the shrewd humour and then I admired the elegance and strength of the writing and then I appreciated the absolute just-rightess of the design and page layout which facilitates the poems and makes the entire experience an exceptional one.
Then I read some other poems which combine gravitas and beauty but are never heavy.
This is a rare treat. I don't say that lightly. The poetry works on many levels and I wish other publishers would study Robert's handling of line space and general spacing and flow of contents.
10 out of 10.
Janet
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