These expertly told stories hold interest even when the book is read straight through-a test for any collection of poems.
Donald Mace Williams, Amarillo Globe-News 05/13/08 ""Most writers take several publications and years to find their stride, yet the work of Christine Rhein in her debut anthology of poetry in Wild Flight comes from someone who is already seasoned with ... Read moreyears of experience with her brilliant writing and lyrical poems on the subjects that matter most in today's world - technology, love, humanity, and it's ilk. Witty yet sympathetic, critical yet optimistic, ""Wild Flight"" is highly recommended for community library poetry collections and anyone who wants a taste of this hot new poet on the market.""
James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review ""In her debut book, Wild Flight, Christine Rhein's primary exploration is the aftermath of wartime suffering. She does not flinch from the ugliness of armed conflict or the marginalized individuals to whom she gives voice. With deceptive simplicity she is able to embrace sorrow and write about these events in a way that is compassionate, often lyrical, and always poignant...Wild Flight reveals a poet of versatility, one who has the ability to look at suffering with insight and present compelling social commentary. Christine Rhein is an uncompromising voice, whose poetry is profound, illuminating and always surprising.""
Melanie Buckowski, Chiron Review Issue # 86, spring, 2009 Show Less