This one doesn't put me off at all. Any opacity draws me in, and there is a subjective/objective narrative concept that holds it all together as long as one enjoys the mystery already noted.
I guess I've acclimated to the series such that new entries afford easier entree. But I definitely think you accomplish more with this poem than the ones I've read so far.
And to the extent that I've been put off by anything in the series (I think I've noted these), I haven't been kicked out--despite any attempts. The conceit is really interesting. Here, it's compelling.
RM
Last edited by Rick Mullin; 03-28-2024 at 01:24 PM.
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