A review by sumeetv
Dark Star by Oliver Langmead

5.0

I can't recall the last time I read a poem quite this long. Langmead blends traditional noir beats with novel science fiction concepts in verse that has its own haunting moments. Each of the three major components is fine in isolation, but the way Langmead weaves them all together results in a story oozing with character and a suffocating atmosphere. While it isn't for everyone, Dark Star is a relatively light read with a fairly straightforward plot. If you like noir detective stories, bursts of dramatic poetry, and science fiction in general, you owe it to yourself to read this thoroughly enjoyable work.