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288 pages • first pub 1991 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Edition Pub Date: 07 May 1991
This book is ideal for readers drawn to raw, lyrical memoirs that confront systemic oppression and the human condition through a lens of radical vulnerability and unflinching authenticity.
Description
In Close to the Knives, David Wojnarowicz gives us an important and timely document: a collection of creative essays — a scathing, sexy, sublimely humorous and honest personal testimony to the “Fear of Diversity in America.” From the author’s viol...
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Moods
dark: 84%
reflective: 77%
emotional: 75%
challenging: 65%
sad: 63%
informative: 26%
tense: 19%
inspiring: 17%
funny: 10%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 5%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Homophobia, Drug abuseModerate
Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Animal crueltyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Gun violence
288 pages • first pub 1991 (view editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679732273
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Edition Pub Date: 07 May 1991
This book is ideal for readers drawn to raw, lyrical memoirs that confront systemic oppression and the human condition through a lens of radical vulnerability and unflinching authenticity.
Description
In Close to the Knives, David Wojnarowicz gives us an important and timely document: a collection of creative essays — a scathing, sexy, sublimely humorous and honest personal testimony to the “Fear of Diversity in America.” From the author’s viol...
Community Reviews
Moods
dark: 84%
reflective: 77%
emotional: 75%
challenging: 65%
sad: 63%
informative: 26%
tense: 19%
inspiring: 17%
funny: 10%
adventurous: 5%
hopeful: 5%
Pace
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Homophobia, Drug abuseModerate
Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Animal crueltyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Eating disorder, Gun violence