"Gilbert packs pithy observations about large questions - death, aging, regret and love - into writing that he insists is 'non-poetry.' Ironically, his lack of rigid structure and his focus on rhythm and grammatical style is typical of lots of compelling, contemporary Canadian poetry... The mash of writing styles in this collection produces glimpses of truth. Gilbert is possessed by the moment, speaking to complicated relationships with friends, lovers and enemies, and dishing out advice wherever appropriate. Readers can ponder whether the material is biographical, pseudo-biographical or fictional. Meanwhile, they should enjoy touring in this strange and sometimes beautiful place."