Thank you McClelland & Stewart and NetGalley for granting my request to read this book of poems by Michael Ondaatje. I recently read The Collected Works of Billy The Kid and Running In The Family. It was a genuine pleasure to read A Year of Last Things and consider the ways in which he has evolved as a poet through the years and through the writing of prose. A Year of Last Things is a wise, meditative, book that I cherish. I have since bought and gifted this slim volume to several friends.

So many interesting poems in here and I really liked the placement of lines. Most poems really went over my head a lot though

A poignant poetry collection that tugs at the heartstrings. Perfect for those who've been waiting for more from Ondaatje.

I was so curious to read this new poetry book by such an acclaimed Canadian author! A Year of Last Things by Michael Ondaatje is a good poetry book. I enjoyed the prose style and the main theme of remembrance. It was interesting how these poems looked to his past, his relationships and his travels. There’s the town of Koprivshtitsa mentioned that I had to look up as I hadn’t heard of it before. I loved the mention of another acclaimed Canadian poet Paul Vermeersch who I’ve read before. I really liked the included photograph of his friend Skanda’s childhood place.

An excellent new collection of poetry from Ondaatje. It brings more to mind Handwritting, than Collected Works of Billy the kid, but any output is a reason to pause and celebrate.