casparb's review
make no mistake the boys are American or that's some kind of moral here anyway the twins are at it in an iconic little piece from Faber and I do have to wonder about this rationale which verges on begging to be compared to one's sibling. horrifying. anyway, as with everything I touch these days this is about mourning they're twin elegy-collections for their older brother. Matthew goes into more biographical detail - he's the brother the blurb advertises as somewhere on the field with o'hara ginsberg kerouac & I can see why they're thinking that way especially with o'hara but honestly it's a bit silly and don't shove these comparisons on them. Michael is apparently William CW, sexton, Dickinson and if I'll say anything for his collection it's that it ought to be read after the longevities (beautifully devised!) of matthew's narratives. Probably I lean Michael but maybe that's because I know where I'm standing more with him. I also am a bit sceptical about this game of comparisons so ill leave
gelbot5000's review
4.0
Excellent collection of poetry with two very distinct styles. Quite melancholy but beautiful and moving. Very good details. Would recommend.
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