Reviews of Interrogations at Noon

Winner of the 2002 American Book Award

“Achingly good.” —The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Gioia’s rhymes are true, his meters are correct and musical, his diction is fresh—he is well on the way to becoming a classic poet himself.” —Ray Olson, Booklist

“Gioia deserves our praise for keeping the lyric impulse alive and well.” —American Book Review

“Gioia’s poems are superb in their blend of toughness and vulnerability, their quest for solace before loss, their measured yet memorable voice, and through Interrogations at Noon often speaks of death and absence, it offers the consolation of uncommon craft.” —The Antioch Review

“This ninth collection of Gioia’s poetry maintains his reputation as one of the best and most finished craftsmen of our time….This is a unique, enduring collection.” —St. Louis Post Dispatch