Yeah I read it in college too while I was dating some depressed musician. It was weird to feel so connected to fictional characters in Compo's book.

La Loca's book was given to me the summer after I graduated from high school. I took a college creative writing class because of that book...but realized that you don't learn poetry in classes, but from the poets you admire and respect. I wish I knew more about La Loca and if she's still writing or not. Anyone here have any info on her?