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"Yes, the gods are on the park bench, the gods are on the bus, / …

Review of 'Brand new ancients' on 'Goodreads'

I'm well impressed with this one, reminds me at times of Ginsberg's Howl, the short lines, long lines and repetition give you a feeling of constantly changing direction. Moments of talking about Gods almost make it fell like the poem is reaching a crescendo.

Most impressive though is how it tells a story, draws you in and makes you forget that you are reading a poem. Great bunch of characters and interesting to read/watch as Kate Tempest plays God with their lives.

I've seen Kate Tempest performing her work on the BBC, incredibly powerful stuff. Check it out here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xu5HL1Xl64