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henrytinker's review
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
4.5
wcsheffer's review
5.0
I'm not sure there is a way to write responsibly about this collection of instructions, poems, and meditations. Like all of my favorite poetry, I can only really express my feelings in exasperated sighs and starts of statements. CAConrad's work follows a series of explorations that the author began after returning to his hometown and discovering how much his poetic process mimicked the factory that ruled over his small town's life. The result is beautiful reminders to take life a little more slowly and observe things in a new way and write about it. Ecodeviance serves as a sort of scientific notebook with specific laboratory instructions and then the poetic results. If only more mainstream science was more like Conrad and took into account emotional energies, relationships, and our subconscious. The volume is layered & gorgeous with a surprisingly informative introduction to crystals. Highly recommend.
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