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Hanif Abdurraqib’s They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us is a masterful blend of music criticism, personal reflection, and cultural commentary. With poetic precision, Abdurraqib unpacks the power of Black art, the weight of systemic violence, and the search for beauty in a broken world.
I found the book amazing and wholeheartedly appreciated his perspective. It is important to remember this is a collection of essays and though a very dense book, can be read essay by essay and is a wonder to slip into his mind for a short time. Highly recommend.
I found the book amazing and wholeheartedly appreciated his perspective. It is important to remember this is a collection of essays and though a very dense book, can be read essay by essay and is a wonder to slip into his mind for a short time. Highly recommend.
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Is it weird to say a book written about events taking place in 2016/2017 feels dated? Obv it’s not the authors fault but I feel like events that he describes are still developing and evolving, like he’s trying to tell the end of a story that is still happening. I would like to come back to this book at some point, but rn I need a break
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I’m still processing this incredible work of essays and poems and don’t know what to say but just read it!
The audio was spectacular! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the early listen to the audiobook!
The audio was spectacular! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the early listen to the audiobook!
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A thoughtful and sprawling essay collection on music, race, grief, love, and culture. Many of the essays specifically relate the experience of listening, particularly at concerts, an approach I hadn't seen before. Abdurraqib's narration is beautiful, and you can clearly tell he's a poet. I have heard, however, that this one benefits from reading a physical copy, so I may have to revisit.