mafawcett617 's review for:

5.0

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.