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Book SynopsisThe stunning new collection from one of England's finest and most philosophical contemporary poets.
Trade ReviewIt sometimes seems that contemporary poetry divides into two sorts - those poems that did not need to be written and those written out of necessity. Denise Riley belongs to the second category - her writing is perfectly weighted, justifies its existence. It is impossible not to want to "say something back" to each of her poems in recognition of their outstanding quality. Her voice is strong and beautiful - an imperative in itself . . . remarkable * Guardian *
The best thing I've read in ages -- Max Porter, author of
Grief Is the Thing with Feathers Denise
Riley’s
Say Something Back shows how grief keeps a different clock and is a churning yet exhilarating (because the poems are so good) exploration of loss. Her poetry gets to the heart -- Jackie Kay * Guardian *
I have been a fan of Denise Riley’s for decades, and
Say Something Back shows her working at her peak in a collection that is as rewarding as it is challenging -- John Burnside * Herald *
Denise Riley’s collection
Say Something Back , which includes her heart-piercing elegy to her son Jacob, 'A Part Song': the most powerful contemporary poem I’ve read in years. -- Robert Macfarlane
She’s one of the best poets around -- Simon Armitage
The best thing I've read in ages. -- Sarah Perry, author of
The Essex Serpent
