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Night Sky with Exit Wounds By Ocean Vuong
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Binding: Paperback
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1911214519
Reader’s Age: Adults 18+
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Author: Ocean Vuong
Release Date: April 5, 2016
Genre: Fiction
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Night Sky with Exit Wounds Paperback by Ocean Vuong: A T.S. Eliot Prize Winning Poetry Collection
About the Book
Night Sky with Exit Wounds is Ocean Vuong’s debut poetry collection, weaving together war, family, memory, and queer identity into verses that feel both intimate and universal. It is a book readers return to again and again, underlining new lines each time.
About the Author
Ocean Vuong was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and later settled in the United States. He is a MacArthur Fellowship recipient and American Book Award winner, and his poetry collection went on to win the 2017 T.S. Eliot Prize and the 2016 Whiting Award.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is perfect for readers who love poetry that explores real, raw human experiences like grief, love, war, and belonging. It also suits anyone interested in Vietnamese American voices or LGBTQ literature looking for a moving, thoughtful read.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Night Sky with Exit Wounds about?
A: It’s a poetry collection by Ocean Vuong that explores war, family history, queer identity, and the Vietnamese American experience through vivid, emotional verse.
Q: Is Night Sky with Exit Wounds good for poetry beginners?
A: Yes. The language is accessible yet powerful, making it a great starting point for readers who are new to contemporary poetry.
Q: How many pages does the paperback edition have?
A: The Copper Canyon Press paperback edition runs 70 pages, making it a quick yet deeply moving read.
| Weight | 150 g |
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| Dimensions | 13.1 × 0.8 × 19.7 cm |
Readers will journey through poems that connect the Vietnam War to modern American life, tracing themes of survival, family bonds, and self discovery. Each poem balances tenderness with intensity, showing how pain and beauty often live side by side. The collection has earned praise from The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Boston Globe for its striking imagery. It's a compact but powerful read, ideal for anyone new to poetry or a longtime fan of the form.
