Hello, dear Readers,
Below is my book review of One Moment: Poems by Luis Muñoz-Poetry.
Title: One Moment: Poems
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Genre: Poetry
Author: Luis Muñoz
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Publication Date: May 12, 2026
Publication Date: May 12, 2026
Language: English
Hardcover: 160 Pages
Meet the Author: Luis Munoz
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“It’s thrilling to encounter poetry this fresh, this undeniable.” —Kaveh Akbar, New York Times bestselling author
Sweet, surreal, and haunting, these poems examine both the frictions and elusiveness that can occur between self and others. The slowing down of time, the gentle observation of sunlight like “golden cookies on the bedspread” as you lie next to a lover. The feeling of solitude renders you as small and still as a garbanzo bean, yearning as much for water and light as for continuing to be left alone.
Luis Muñoz is a beloved and critically acclaimed Spanish poet, and One Moment marks his American debut. The poems within are presented in their original Spanish and in English, translated by acclaimed writers and translators Idra Novey and Garth Greenwell.
Formally inventive, at turns playful and strange, One Moment moves a kaleidoscopic eye from friends to lovers, from one place to another, from one moment to the next, from the finite to the infinite. These are poems that delight in all the senses, and in the movement of the world around us.
My Thoughts
I truly appreciate the translation, Spanish-English. I found that both complement each other well.
As with any other poetry collection, some poems are more complex than others, which doesn’t mean they are not good; they all serve their purpose; however, some just hit differently.
What made this collection of poetry very unique for me was the writing, the use of imagery, and descriptions.
I love reading and writing poetry and I feel so honored I had the opportunity to read this collection in advance. Thank you, Washington Square Press, for the free ARC.
As with any other poetry collection, some poems are more complex than others, which doesn’t mean they are not good; they all serve their purpose; however, some just hit differently.
What made this collection of poetry very unique for me was the writing, the use of imagery, and descriptions.
A lot of the poems resonated with me just because of their simplicity and straightforward meaning, and others, the weirdness and wording of them were what made them so special and a pleasant reading experience.
I loved and appreciated all the poems; however, my favorites are M.C. and Padre, and I loved Trasteando/Rummaging for its weirdness and deep meaning.
I love reading and writing poetry and I feel so honored I had the opportunity to read this collection in advance. Thank you, Washington Square Press, for the free ARC.
Wendy
