A review by laurenkara
Citizen: An American Lyric by Claudia Rankine

4.0

Claudia Rankine is brilliantly unapologetic in Citizen and rightfully so. This really helped open my eyes even more to the injustices that black people all over the world are facing. Their anger is valid and understandable. I'll admit this isn't my usual style of poetry and a lot of these went over my head a little, but that doesn't make them any less important. As I was reading I kept thinking how I couldn't relate and then that made me realise even more just how privileged I am as a white person. I don't need to worry about facing all the injustices that Claudia and other black people constantly face. I'm really glad I read this! It's super important and I recommend you all check it out.