Analog De Lēon

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Vertigo: of love and letting go, was a breath of fresh air. Chris Purifoy, writing as Analog de Leon, transported me into a world of vibrant color, engaging images, and a captivating tale of love, loss, and letting go. This epic poem chronicles the journey through the start and end of a relationship and unearths the wreckage left in the aftermath. Vertigo is the best of both worlds: poetry and prose. Each poem weaves into the next from start to end like a Shakespearean plays of old. Yet each poem is strong enough on its own. But de Leon infused a variety of styles and techniques creating a unique reading experience. The pieces were really short (most of the poems were short one or two stanzas) and I kept hoping a long form poem would be lurking on the next page. Having said that, the selected pieces added perfectly to the rhythm, theme, and message of the overall collection.

I'd like to thank Andrews McMeel Publishing and NetGalley for sending me a free copy of Vertigo in exchange for an honest review. My own experiences with love and letting go were echoed by this raw and authentic epic poem. I recommend reading it in one sitting.… (mer)