Coma Therapy

by Eric Victorino

OUT OF STOCK buy from ORCHARDCITY.NET Coma Therapy is the first book of poetry by Eric Victorino. This is the 2nd edition, third printing.

Genres: Poetry

Paperback

First published June 14, 2007

Reviews

[Natasha · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm clearly in the minority for not being a big fan of this collection of poems. I tried.

I didn't know Eric Victorino before this. I didn't even know he was a musician but I'm listening to his music (The Limousines) for the first time now, as I type. I like that this song is called "Love Is a Dog From Hell," like the Bukowski collection.

Most of these poems were forgettable for me. I would finish reading one and I'd have nothing left over from it, not even an impression. I did like some poems, though. Generally ones in which he was telling a story about his life. It was in those, where he was able to talk candidly, without making some general overarching statement about the state of the world, that I found genuine humour or sadness or foreboding. Had most of the book been like those, this would have gotten a much better review.

I wish I had read this book in high school. I think it would have resonated more with my past angsty self. I stopped listening to his band halfway through this review because it wasn't really my cup of tea either. It made me feel too old for the world.

[Jesse Richman · Rating 4 out of 5]

surprisingly beautiful at times. sometimes prose masquerading as poetry, but that's ok. it's still aces.

[c_bons · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars. a nice collection of short writings and thoughts, some I connected with, some I didn’t.

[D.j. Reposar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coma Therapy, an excellent book of poetry and short story's of daily life written by Eric Victorino former member of a local Campbell band Strata and in current band The Limousines. To start off, his writing style is amazing and the word choice is really good. I also think that the layout of the book is also really good as well. The genre off the book would be poetry and biography because in the book there is a good mix of some of his poetic literature and well written stories about him and his life. I chose this book because Eric is a good friend and a very interesting person so i decided to get one of his books to try and see what he is like and hidden stuff about him. I also chose this book because he is a song writer and i wanted to read the poetry offered in his book. The central conflicts in this book would be man vs self and man vs nature. There isn't really a theme in this book because in the book it consits of poetry and short stories of daily life. I would reccomend this book to people who like to read a little bit of poetry and and learn about other peoples life. But even if you arent really into poetry and biographies it is still a really interesting book for any one and is a great page-turner as well.

[Tami · Rating 3 out of 5]

This reads like a modern youthful Bukowski. Victorino writes about cell phones, technology, and touring the way Bukowski describes his typewriter, letters to women, and getting published. The drugs and alcohol are all there, the references to childhood memories and lost pals, the caffeine addiction, the only difference is Victorino's clear adoration with one woman (who becomes his wife) in opposition to Bukowski's never-ending womanizing. It's refreshing.

I really rather enjoyed this book of poetry/short stories (which are written precisely in a Bukowski-esque style) but am deducting cred for the following:
-He insults NY.
-There are an overabundance of typos.
-A few of his stories are written in that condescending kind of I'm-from-California-and-in-a-band-a-life-you'll-never-understand-so-let-me-explain-it-like-you're-12 kind of way.

All in all, a nice lounge on the grass kind of quick read.. which is exactly what I did.

[Corinne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peek into the mind of Eric Victorino, taking things from his past and present, his truth and fantasy in a roughly poetic format and presented to the reader in such a way that one would want to read it in a silent room with a cigarette. Victorino takes his words and makes the reader swoon with purely rock star charm. Read this book, it is as entertaining as it is inspiring.

[Mikaru · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found it to be a great alternative read from my usual preferences and once started I didn't put it down Eric has a good talent for writing and I felt a connection with alot of his stories, im not one to lend out books but my copy of coma therapy circulated my friends group rather quick if you have a oppertunty to find a copy I suggest you get this one

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful compilation. This has made me embrace freestyle, narrative poetry and it is one of my go-to styles for writing. Victorino's blunt but important opinions are made forcibly seen by the short, to-the-point and abrupt line spacing.

[Maddy Maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing, it takes you inside the great mind of Eric Victorino...I love it :)

[Ty · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book i've ever read. I love it so much. BUY IT!

[Bree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book full of compelling life stories.

[McKelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read for pretty much anyone. I can't think of anyone I know who loves books that wouldn't love this.

[Olivia Adams · Rating 5 out of 5]

great

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't normally get into poetry but this book may be my gateway.