Reviews

Best Canadian Poetry 2023 by John Barton, Anita Lahey

renwrites13's review

5.0

so many wonderful poems in this collection. couldn't put it down, read it all in one go.

anniemackillican's review

4.0

A good variety of poetry, and with a wonderful introduction by Barton!

thesupermassive's review

reflective

3.75

abirabishaw's review

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.75

nstew16's review

challenging hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

This 2023 edition has to be one of my favourites in the series so far. The poems really spoke to me and the notes from guest editor John Barton were very interesting.

I'll definitely be heading out to find his own collections of poetry.