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Marie Angell, July 20, 2008

I rather feel as though I had a bit of a relationship with the minor poets myself but didn't really enjoy it, like one of those romances you fall into and then think, how do I get out of this.

James Conrad assembles a cast of "minor poets" who drift in and out of relationships, write a little poetry (but not so much necessarily) and struggle (but not all that deeply) with the age-old problems of commerce versus art.

While Mr. Conrad's prose kept me going, I had to keep track of a number of characters who, while distinctive enough I suppose, weren't all that distinctive or even particularly likeable.

About halfway through, I really wanted to let the book go, but I felt I'd invested too much in it and there surely would be a payoff.

Um, not precisely. For me at least.

On the other hand, I'm sure this book is quite appealing to those who like their almost-chick lit to be a little more high brow.

The highly touted "science" was superficial and the "manipulation and intrigue" to be rather understated.

If you don't demand too much from a novel, you may well like "Minor Poets." Otherwise, move slowly away.

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