A review by torishams
The Crown Ain't Worth Much by Hanif Abdurraqib

4.5

I absolutely love Hanif Abdurraqib's writing, and this poetry collection was no exception. I tend to have trouble getting through poetry, but I devoured this book in 2 days. I didn't connect with the first section of the collection as much as the rest, but the writing was absolutely exquisite. My favorite poems (although it's very difficult to choose) are probably "1995. After the Streetlights Drink Whatever Darkness is Left," "The Crown Ain't Worth Much," and "Ok, I'm Finally Ready to Say I'm Sorry For That One Summer." I can't wait to read more from Abdurraqib.