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Rating: 4/5 Penguins
Quick Reasons: unique spin on some well-known classics; pulls inspiration from across the centuries; lots of different poetry techniques used throughout; this collection really bites; quick, fun read
HUGE thanks to LindaAnn LoSchiavo and Alien Buddha Press for sending a free copy of this title my way in exchange for an honest review! This in no way altered my read of or opinions on this book.
This was SUCH a fun, quick read to work into the creepy season of the year. LindaAnn LoSchiavo utilized many different poetry types and techniques throughout this collection, all with a singular focus: vampires and their wily, bloody fangs. Inspiration is drawn from works of literature AND entertainment that span the centuries, from Pride and Prejudice to Dracula to Nightmare on Elm Street. I was kept enraptured and enthralled as this story unfolded, consistently wondering what could possibly come next from this bag (er...book?) of tricks.
The treat of this read was in the different techniques used throughout. There were haiku, villanelles, prose poetry, rhymes... each chosen to further tell the tale. Readers can tell how committed to the craft the author was, the care and exquisite detail placed not only in the types of techniques used, but also the language, the details, the visuals.
If you're a fan of poetry, I definitely recommend giving this read a try this Halloween season. LindaAnn LoSchiavo welds a pen with knowledge of her craft, and is sure to spin you for a ride you won't soon forget. Do you dare look the monster in the soul? Crack these pages...and find out.
Quick Reasons: unique spin on some well-known classics; pulls inspiration from across the centuries; lots of different poetry techniques used throughout; this collection really bites; quick, fun read
HUGE thanks to LindaAnn LoSchiavo and Alien Buddha Press for sending a free copy of this title my way in exchange for an honest review! This in no way altered my read of or opinions on this book.
This was SUCH a fun, quick read to work into the creepy season of the year. LindaAnn LoSchiavo utilized many different poetry types and techniques throughout this collection, all with a singular focus: vampires and their wily, bloody fangs. Inspiration is drawn from works of literature AND entertainment that span the centuries, from Pride and Prejudice to Dracula to Nightmare on Elm Street. I was kept enraptured and enthralled as this story unfolded, consistently wondering what could possibly come next from this bag (er...book?) of tricks.
The treat of this read was in the different techniques used throughout. There were haiku, villanelles, prose poetry, rhymes... each chosen to further tell the tale. Readers can tell how committed to the craft the author was, the care and exquisite detail placed not only in the types of techniques used, but also the language, the details, the visuals.
If you're a fan of poetry, I definitely recommend giving this read a try this Halloween season. LindaAnn LoSchiavo welds a pen with knowledge of her craft, and is sure to spin you for a ride you won't soon forget. Do you dare look the monster in the soul? Crack these pages...and find out.
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