A review by schellenbergk
The Last Shift: Poems by Philip Levine
I especially enjoyed section 1 (of three) that featured looks back to life in the past in Middle America for Jewish immigrants. The poems are so good, so moving, and so accessible you keep pinching yourself, asking yourself ѓ??why donѓ??t I read more poetry?ѓ?ќ
The first third is so strong it carries the less accessible poems in the latter sections. Some are good, some obscure, but overall these sections donѓ??t have the clarity and focus of the first section.
Except for the final titular poem: itѓ??s a beautiful piece of work and a very strong closing to an overall strong collection. Highly recommended for all readers.
The first third is so strong it carries the less accessible poems in the latter sections. Some are good, some obscure, but overall these sections donѓ??t have the clarity and focus of the first section.
Except for the final titular poem: itѓ??s a beautiful piece of work and a very strong closing to an overall strong collection. Highly recommended for all readers.