"There is much to be admired in Kooser's improvisational approach to composition."—Publishers Weekly
“That Kooser often sees things we do not would be delight enough, but more amazing is exactly what he sees. Nothing escapes him. Everything is illuminated.”—Library Journal
“There is a sense of quiet amazement at the core of all Kooser’s work.”—Washington Post
“[Kooser] brushes poems over ordinary objects, revealing metaphysical themes the way an investigator dusts for fingerprints. His language is so controlled and convincing that one can’t help but feel significant truths behind his lines.”—Philadelphia Inquirer
“Kooser’s ability to discover the smallest detail and render it remarkable is a rare gift.”—Bloomsbury Review
“Kooser is straightforward, possesses an American essence, is humble, gritty, ironic, and has a gift for detail and deceptive simplicity.”—Seattle Post-Intelligencer
