A review by mattiedancer
Let This Lake Remember by Joan Shillington

challenging emotional reflective sad

5.0

Writing: 5⭐️/5 
I’m both sad and thrilled that I have found this book. Sad for all its emotional kick, for its gutting moments, for its sheer honesty bout grief and loss. Thrilled for all the honour I feel at having found this volume that feels written for an Albertan poet, writer and reader.

Approach: 5⭐️/5
Shillington uses her poetry to convey feelings and story. Slowly, through the course of the collection, you gain insight into her life’s story: the loss, the grief, the happiness, the nostalgia, everything. I think it’s brilliant how each poem stands alone with strength, but even more solidly together.

Forms 5⭐️/5
For a book of modern poetry, Shillington plays with several different poetic forms and styles, each breathing life into her desired purpose. A truly stunning showcase of skill and technique.

Who Should Read This Book? 
  • Anyone who grew up in Alberta
  • Fans of solid poetry with an emotional kick

Content Warnings? 
  • Death, drowning, death of parent, grief, alcoholism, alcohol

Post-Reading Rating:  5⭐️/5
This poetry book spoke to me. Chills.

Final Rating: 5⭐️/5
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