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The Crown Ain't Worth Much
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Hanif Abdurraqib, 2016.
The Crown Ain't Worth Much, Hanif Abdurraqib's first full-length collection, is a sharp and vulnerable portrayal of city life in the United States. New York Times best-selling author, Abdurraqib brings his interest in pop culture to these poems, analyzing race, gender, family, and the love that finally holds us together even as it threatens to break us. The poems in this collection are challenging and accessible at once, as they seek to render real human voices in moments of tragedy and celebration.
Awards
2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award - Grand Prize Finalist
2017 Eric Hoffer Book Award - Honorable Mention (Poetry)
Hurston/Wright Legacy Award - Nominee
Praise for Hanif Abdurraqib
"Hanif Abdurraqib's The Crown Ain't Worth Much leaves me contemplating the meanings of soul: communal soul (peep the breadth of cultural shout outs), rhythmic soul (peep the breadth of sound and syntax), and spiritual soul (peep the breadth of compassion). As titles like "Ode to Drake, Ending with Blood in a Field" and "At the House Party Where We Found Out Whitney Houston Was Dead" suggest, Abdurraqib bridges the bravado and bling of praise with the blood and tears of elegy. The soul of this magnificent book is dynamic, distinguished, and when called for, down and dirty. What a fresh, remarkable debut."
— Terrance Hayes, National Book Award winner, Lighthead
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Overall rating: 4.7906976 / 5 from 43 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Crown Ain't Worth Much by Hanif Abdurraqib is a highly acclaimed collection of poems that beautifully captures the essence of city life in the United States. Lauded for its stunning portrayal of race, gender, family, and love, this book is celebrated for its ability to render real human voices in moments of both tragedy and celebration.
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Review highlights
- "Each poem is crafted excellently, and I am happy I have the book." — Chandler A.
- "This book is an amazing read!" — Abril T.
- "Hanif is like no other poet on the scene." — Natalie E.
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The Crown Ain't Worth Much Review
"Great collection of poems. It's a must read!!"
— Paige L. (5/5)
We Need These Poems
"Stunning and mesmerizing. These poems grab you, hold, make you cry and smile and haunt. A collection of poems to keep returning to because each one makes you wonder."
— Andrea D. (5/5)
Brilliant
"Brilliant"
— Ross C. (5/5)
I love his imagery. Although
"I love his imagery. Although I don’t personally relate to a lot of situations o feel like I’m sitting there watching them happen to someone I love dearly."
— Anthony T. (5/5)
Poem was mid
"Wasn't good enough for my liking, 1 star."
— Bob R. (1/5)
This collection of poems, the
"This collection of poems, the first by Abdurraqib, is nothing short of staggering. This is a true, honest and powerful expression of the human soul, rarely seen but sustaining in its richness. I look forward to how it will develope upon subsequent reads. Button has delivered with this title, perhaps not with overall design, but such aspects are superficial and forgivable. Professionally packaged and shipped in a timely manner. Would seek other titles by this author and publisher."
— Andrew E. (5/5)
Love!!
"I absolutely love this collection of poems! I've read many of them countless times and they never seem to lose their impact. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone looking for a new book to add to their poetry collection."
— Sonia S. (5/5)
This collection of poems is
"This collection of poems is absolutely stunning. I am so grateful to have the ability to support such an artist in this moment and maintain a socially distant respect! ❤️"
— Brighten B. (5/5)
Rich and delicious
"This was a fast-paced, delectable pleasure to read. Can't wait to see more from this poet."
— Jamie G. (5/5)