Original, delightful, and funky…
Peyser humorously navigates modern-day life through Shakespearean sonnets, touching on subjects of friendship, romantic mishaps, aging, social media, and family dynamics in her latest collections of poems. “Brad” is a poem about longing and fantasy, as the speaker remembers a dream with Brad Pitt but finds solace in showing affection to her husband. “A Love Poem At This Age?” reflects on the possibility of love poems in old age, while “A Song of Praise to Husbands” celebrates husbands who happily help with household chores as valuable gestures in maintaining a happy marriage. Through satire, playful language, self-deprecation, and irony, Peyser infuses the collection with wit and clever wordplay. She critiques societal norms, adds lighthearted moments with puns, and creates relatable characters through self-deprecating humor. Irony and sarcasm further enhance the comedic edge of the sonnets. Jarrad Crutcher’s illustrations visually interpret the poems’ themes and emotions, offering alternative perspectives and complementing the poems by depicting suburban life and the intricacies of love and relationships. A delightful and entertaining examination of love and suburban living.
Sonnets From Suburbia: More Candles Than Cake
Penny Peyser (Author), Brendan Constantine (Editor), Jarred Crutcher (Illustrator)
Pub date February 15, 2023
ISBN 979-8887593470
Price $12.99 (USD) Paperback, $4.99 Kindle edition
