All of Us: The Collected Poems

Carver is a minimalist, where his words are neither flashy nor eloquent, but his poems, like his stories are succinct with feeling. He speaks of raw hardships with a gruff demeanour and tone, but sentimentality runs through each context from pondering the rain, being driven to madness by a lover, to the finality and cost of a father’s death. You will read through the pages easily—not because the subject is light or fond—but because Carver will not woo you into believing his fantasies, but show you the underbelly of truths you can neither deny nor walk away from.

A delightful ensemble of poems. I was not even aware Carver wrote stories before reading this collection. They penetrate and cause one to consider and think- feel and appreciate. Overall, a very worthwhile collection for all interested in poetry.

4.5 stars!

It isn't easy to rate this collection - the work fell into two categories for me. Many poems were extremely moving while others left me feeling completely indifferent.

mr. carver's poems are real, honest, and touching. quoting one of the reviewers, "his eye is so clear it will break your heart."

Pretty much unnoticed masterpiece. I wrote a review that covered this book as well as four others. You can find it here:
http://hubpages.com/hub/FiveBestNewBooksForChristmasPresents2010

This book was included in a list I published for Christmas gifts. I named it one of the best books I had read in 2010. My article and words about this book can be found here:
http://hubpages.com/t/1d9537