Medicine

The collection features a diverse array of dramatic voices, including characters like Cinderella's wicked sisters and a woman married to a bear. Gerstler explores themes of love, mourning, and the intersection of science and pseudo-science, all while maintaining a playful yet subversive tone. The poems are rich in emotion and language, filled with unexpected twists and dark humor, offering a haunting exploration of the elusive authorial presence that connects these varied perspectives.