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

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

how I pace flat rings into the carpet on the days my wife is gone long enough for her name to grow beneath my feet and stretch up the walls

Powerful poetry here. Prior to coming across this collection for a reading challenge, I hadn't read any of Hanif's work. This was such a magnetic collection. Even if one couldn't relate to each poem as a whole, at least a single of each poem will choke you up or make you really think and reread. I discovered too many favorites to list, just enjoyed from page to end. I'm excited to check out more of Hanif's work!