Book Review: Whistler of Petty Crimes by Eileen Ike West
I recently had the pleasure of reading Eileen Ike West’s debut poetry collection, Whistler of Petty Crimes, and am delighted to share a book review of this transportive poetic narrative.
The poems in this book are not short as each one imparts a story that plays into the narrative of the author’s life from childhood to adulthood. The poetic landscapes are rich with emotion and imagery and the writing alive with a sense of lives lived.
Whistler of Petty Crimes begins with reflections rooted in childhood and explores the conflicts and realities that make up homes and both trap people within and drive people away. The opening stanzas touch on a sense of wanderlust inspired by feelings of stagnation and a longing to “let the spirit flow/teether it not/be the rushing river/not the solid rock.”
Specific memories of grandparents, parents, and siblings find their way into poems that resonate with the emotions and reflections that come with growing up as the author writes of leaving for college and learning that “Parental prejudices/come in various shapes/and sizes/some in the shape/of dark circles in blonde wood.”
Take the journey of a lifetime through the vignettes and memories threaded through the poetry of this collection that lend the poems profound lessons waiting for the reader to discover.
I invite you to enjoy Whistler of Petty Crimes as it spins its reflective landscapes and imparts lessons learned by life lived. I recommend Whistler of Petty Crimes to the reader who loves chasing a poem word by word in search of wisdom and self-discovery and to all lovers of poetry. It is a unique and learned collection ready to be enjoyed at all of life’s stages.
Whistler of Petty Crimes is available on Amazon. Be sure to follow the author, Eileen Ike West, for further announcements and news regarding the book, and take a moment to visit her website for a further taste of her writing.
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AmyRose🌹
Oh my goodness another recommendation for a good book! Thank you! I’m getting my Winter reading list ready!
Layla Todd
Delighted you like the sounds of this book, Amy! 🌹
Selma Martin
How enticing. Your words are powerful. For sure this is a book to add to my reading. So happy you called this to my attention. Thanks, Layla. Superb review. Wow! Xo
Layla Todd
Thank you for stopping by and enjoying this review, Selma! 🌹
Lisa Orchard
Sounds like something I would find interesting. Thanks for the review!
Jennifer Pentland
Sounds so interesting! Will have to add this one to my book list.
D. Wallace Peach
How interesting that the poems tell the poets life story. That’s unique and intriguing, and I’m glad it worked so well. Thanks for sharing the author, her debut book, and your gorgeous review, Layla. Congrats to Eileen on the accomplishment.
Layla Todd
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Diana. 🌹
Ingrid
Thank you for drawing this book to my attention, Layla!
Pooja G
Wow, this sounds like a really interesting book.
haoyando
Yes, it does sound like an interesting book.
Keep Calm & Drink Coffee
Many thanks! I will mark the book on my list and off course I love the picture!
Layla Todd
Thanks so much, Claudia! The cover surely is lovely. 🌹
Kym Gordon Moore
Love your beautiful review and introduction to Eileen Ike West. 🙏🏼 I know she is tickled pink over your spotlight Layla. 🤗 Thank you for sharing your impressive summation my friend. Have a FANtabulous weekend! 🌞💐😘
Layla Todd
Thank you for coming by with your positive thoughts, Kym! Have an amazing weekend yourself. 🌹
Kym Gordon Moore
Oh my dear Layla, you are so very welcome my friend! Cheers to a FANtabulous week ahead! 💖💐🥂
Michele Lee
Sounds like a transformational collection. ✨
Layla Todd
It is a sweet little read, Michele. 🙂
Michele Lee
Thank you, writer Layla!
Jacqui Murray
Wonderful summary. I’m not sure if I would have stopped to take note of this book (though the title is compelling) if not for your review.
Layla Todd
Delighted you found the review interesting, Jacqui! 🌹
Belladonna
Oh wow this sounds so intense! Thank you for the review, I will pick up a copy.