Unearthly Companion

Unearthly Companion
Ilona Hegedus

Genres: sci-fi, fantasy, horror, humorISBN:Electronic: ISBN#: ISBN 963 460 561 3Paperback: ISBN#: ISBN 963 219 168 4Release Date: end of October 2005

FT rating:  8.5

Unearthly Companion is a collection of dark genre poems putting a new dimension in everyday life.  Every reader can relate to at least the elemental portion of each poem, but the twist that is added to each poem is worthy of, at minimum, a second thought and, more likely, find a place in your “déjà vu” memory.  I read this collection at two different times: the first in one sitting and the second on two separate sittings at a weekend renaissance festival.  The collection worked in both settings and, therefore, is worthy of review for both types of venues.

My initial reading was an enjoyable one with interesting twists on relevant social events.  The poems did not appear to have any particular order to them whether by genre or subject.  However, with only a few exceptions, the poems, if read in order, will give a nice enjoyable read.  The collection begins with a few poems about people and progresses through a nice banter between people, places and things.  Her technology poems are analytical and relevant and offer a unique insight into computer usage and what place it has in our life.  

Around a campfire on a cold evening is the perfect venue for this collection of poetry.  Ms. Hegedus’ story telling shines while in a setting such as this and will bring any campfire to a chorus of oohs, aaahs and NO WAYS.   Her prism on life twists your reality until you begin to wonder what’s happening when someone brings you a drink.

Overall, Unearthly Companion was a well written collection of poetry.  Ms. Hegedus’ work would be enjoyed by anyone who likes to look at life through a different light but it would also work as a story telling mechanism when you’re at a campsite or sitting around the fire.  Any students should consider using several of these poems as speech pieces or audition pieces.  Well written and enjoyable, I would recommend this.