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Richard Siken

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A powerful and intense poetry collection by Richard Siken exploring themes of love, obsession, and vulnerability.

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  • travis duong
    travis duongFirst to rec

    “raw and confessional takes on love and obsession. been reading a few poems before bed from this collection.”

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  • Yaz
    Yaz

    “This book is akin to a spiritual experience to me. To see so much in the mundane aspects of life is Richard Siken's ultimate gift. Holy shit.”

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