bbshams's review
4.0
a powerful collection documenting loss in its most severe forms. beautiful descriptions and images, although Doty’s use of color almost becomes satirical— certainly an expensive knowledge of
the color spectrum
the color spectrum
servemethesky's review
5.0
What a beautiful volume of words. Description is powerful and meaningful, as Doty teaches us. His gorgeous musings on nature and meditations on death were so moving. I loved reading this and can see myself reading it again and again. I can't wait to read more of Doty's work.
a_proud_bibliophile's review
5.0
An absolutely beautiful collection of poetry. The author is able to catch the reflection of emotion, tragedy, and the human condition in the quiet beauty of the coast in a way that was a true joy to read.
hyzenthlay76's review
5.0
Mark Doty looks at things most of us wouldn't notice and turns them into meaning. Rows of frozen mackeral, a crab shell. He finds consolation for death in the ocean's cast offs. In this graceful collection, none stands out above the rest..."the price of gleaming."
addicusmarie's review
5.0
This is probably my favorite collection of poems. Doty's imagery is magical. The subject of loss and love resonates deeply with readers.
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