Peony by Eileen Chong
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Goodreads blurb
An engaging new collection from the author of Burning Rice.
My review
In Peony, Eileen Chong deals with a range of themes, from the nature of family and ancestral roots and traditions, to death, friendship, travel, fear and, of course, love.
Throughout the book, her voice is a consistent one. The poems often seem very personal. These attributes can be positive, and many of the poems made me think deeply or inspired feelings. (more…)