Hinting at a wellspring of ferocious intensity, these poems are a journey of emotional turmoil. From first to last there is a flow that is
nearly narrative, achieved through crisp and clean images without a superfluous word. Arranged in four parts, the poems lead us through two
lovers’ exploration of each other and of their relationship interpreted through travels and art; the confusion of separation and
reunion; and some powerful images of pregnancy and, perhaps, loss.
Each poem is full and complete on its own, but when read as part of a series, they form a larger picture composed of pain and truth. For someone new to poetry, the images speak clearly: “The light on our bedroom wall trembles / like a memory / of rain.” For the seasoned reader, there is
much to discover, with each rereading lending a new emphasis to each poem. Lovers and Other Monsters is a small, well-crafted collection with
images that will remain with the reader for a long time.
Canadian Book Review Annual Online, accessed February 14, 2024, https://cbra.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/684.