Matter [Paperback]

Dan Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 1996

Poetry

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

Dan Brown's poems are splendid demonstrations of the power to be obtained by drawing the reins really tight. They've a kind of detachment and crisp dryness extremely rare nowadays, when most poets, it seems, simply step before their mirrors and gush away. Yet in keeping faith with such strict forms, Brown hasn't squeezed out the breath and feeling; his poems are quite beautiful things. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From The New Yorker

Brown's laconic and supremely intelligent lyrics pulse with precision and wit. Matter is a rare and bracing pleasure to read. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 53 pages
• Publisher: Crosstown Books (March 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0964758113
• ISBN-13: 978-0964758117
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #231,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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614 of 627 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not THAT Dan Brown, May 5, 2004

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"terra92283" (NYC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Matter (Paperback)

If you're looking for another book along the lines of Da Vinci Code, this is not it. "Matter" is a book of poems written by a completely different Dan Brown.

Having said that, this book is definately worth the read. It's only around 50 pages, but the poems are full of power and wit. Some excellent poetry from an excellent writer, give it a try.

109 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Be Aware Before Purchasing, November 29, 2006

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B. Shafer "Book Junkie" (Riverside, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matter (Paperback)

I have read all of Dan Brown's books, that is, Dan Brown author of The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons and Digital Fortress. This book called Matter is NOT the same author but a poet. Before making the same mistake as I did, unless you specifically want this poet and book of poetry, BEWARE that this is not the Dan Brown author most of us have become familiar with.

You know...I agree that everyone SHOULD be responsible for their own actions and decisions...and fine - this Dan Brown preceeds the Da Vinci Code Dan Brown...but it was an extremely peculiar way I must admit that Amazon grouped the two COMPLETELY DIFFERENT writers together for a "Combo" book deal. To me, it was a surprise finding a fictional book combined with poetry, much like a Vegetarian ordering a meat-free cookbook and finding the seller combined the purchase with a Gift Certificate to Outback Steak House. TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT PREFERENCES. However one looks at it, the point many readers find helpful is that this is probably NOT the Dan Brown they are looking for.

442 of 552 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware!, March 29, 2004

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George Vorhauer (Webster, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matter (Paperback)

If you are expecting, as I was, that this book is similar to "Angels & Demons," "Deception Point," or "The DaVinci Code," you will be GREATLY disappointed. I did not read these "editorial reviews" before placing my order. Instead I relied on the Amazon.com banner that "Customers who bought this book also bought: Deception Point and Angels & Demons."

I do not think that one should have to read well into "what others are saying" before they get a VERY CLEAR description of what Amazon.com is selling.

And watch out -- you will not get all of your costs back because of Amazon's failure to clearly list the content in the top screen of the description.