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Hillman's ninth collection is also the fourth and final book in the poet's imaginative series on the elements after Cascadia (earth), Pieces of Air in the Epic (air), and Practical Water (water). The metaphor's finale, featuring fire, is visually intriguing, with a variety of poetic styles, fonts, and images, but ultimately disappointing. She takes on the difficult task of composing lines based on political themes, referencing drones and the Occupy movement. But concision and music are too often missing—"I'm grateful to Samuel Beckett & t...Log In or Sign Up to Read More