Poetry Review #16
Title: Generation of Fragile
Author: Germaine Thai
Publisher: Penwings Publishing
Format: Paperback (review copy)
Publication Date: November 11, 2022
Pages: 225
My Rating: 4 STARS
SYNOPSIS
A showcase of the phases and moments in life, many of which are simple but beautiful. The book is a collection of inspirations and realizations from the past decade; the uncertainty that comes with getting lost in the early 20s, coupled with the maturity that comes from finding slight wisdom in the late 20s. We are a generation protected from many hardships, which in turn makes us fragile when life throws us curveballs. These words reassure that it is okay to be broken. It hopes to offer companionship to every reader’s journey to becoming whole again.
More than anything, the book hopes to serve as a reminder to be grateful for every experience. Good or bad, happy or sad, these moments define who we become and grow into.
BOOK REVIEW
Generation of Fragile by Germaine Thai is a collection of poetry and short stories—inflected by the upsurge of being crushed to getting the pieces back together and finally being whole again.
The writing is lilting in a way that leaves you no choice but to be pulled into the words. Even with the use of simple words, the meaning and message behind each poem deeply resonates. Some of my favourites are Divider, Labour of Love and Mirror Image.
I hoped there would be more short stories in this book instead of just two. I was just getting into the rhythmic pull of the stories but instead it left me at the last pages of the book. It would be really nice if it just had more stories even if it’s short.
All in all, this book is wonderfully written and one you should keep a lookout for. Just as the cover is beautifully illustrated and designed, the contents is definitely up to par.
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