Division Street

Helen Mort Press Reviews

'Helen Mort is among the brightest stars in the sparkling new constellation of young British poets' -- Carol Ann Duffy

'There's been a buzz around Helen Mort for a while, and her debut, Division Street, doesn't disappoint' -- Suzi Feay Independent

'A poet of exceptional talent, with a strong clear voice, a sure sense of metre and a poetic sensibility which has an unshakeable attachment to the real world. Herald Although Helen Mort is just 28, it's surprising that Division Street is her first full collection -- so frequently and impressively does her work appear in magazines and competitions... It's a brilliant debut.' -- Bill Greenwell Independent

'A first class first full-length collection' Tribune

'Outstanding. There's a confidence and wit that's rare in a first book, but underlying it all is the bedrock of the north of England, its landscapes and stories. These are poems of passion, risk, tenderness and power' -- Michael Symmons Roberts, winner of the Forward Prize 2013

'Gritty, witty, stylish and totally memorable. Division Street is a book which has something important to say, addressing a wide range of topics with novelty and intelligence.' John Glenday