Title: The Honicknowle Book of the Dead
Genre: Poetry
Year: 2009
Pages: 100
Origin: bought from the library for 50p
Nod Rating: 2 nods out of 5
Kenny Knight is a poet of talent, and for the first third of
this book he held the Worm’s attentions. The local aspect was trumpeted up with
the connection of memory, rock and roll and the monarchy; the childhood of the
poet was brought to life in a surreal manner. However, when the collection of
poems failed to expand from this premise it became a dull and incredibly
self-involved read. The narrative kept repeating the same old themes and ideas,
especially the referencing of The Honicknowle Book of the Dead time and again!
“Yes,” you may say, “of course poets are self-involved! That
is the very nature of their work and it springs forward truth and honesty.” That
may be true, but at least new ideas need to be explored. As it stands, The
Honicknowle Book of the Dead may have served better as a longer, single poem. However,
the Worm is still thankful for the poet bringing forth the history of Lobsang
Rampa. If you do not know this person, please use Wikipedia immediately.
