Half-Lit Houses

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Summary: a lovely balance
Review: Tina Chang's book is satisfying on so many levels, the poems are lyrical, smart, sensual, with a strong sense of place and spirit. each poem is unique yet the experience of reading the book builds and leaves you feeling like you have experienced a complete work from a distinctive writer. Tina Chang succeeds at putting forth a sense of the historical and the personal, a talent few truly have. you feel a part of something larger, at the same time anchored by the details of her world. this is a beautifully realized collection.