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Book · 1977 · Fiction, mystery & detective, general

Coma

by Lisa Jackson · Recommended by 1 person on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Coma (Said the Shotgun to the Head) is a powerful, experimental book of poetry by Saul Williams that combines rhythm, prose poetry, and non-fiction elements into an intense literary experience. On an episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know titled Is AI coming for you? released on January 25, 2023, Ben Bowlin discussed various forms of writing and creative human acts. During this segment, Bowlin specifically highlighted interpretive prose poetry and non-fiction works. He brought up the book, identifying it clearly by its full title, Coma Said the Shotgun to the Head, and enthusiastically recommended the publication to the listeners as an excellent example of modern poetry that showcases the raw power and depth of creative writing.

Who recommended it

Ben Bowlin — 1 mention
Recommended
“prose poetry non-fiction uh interpretive stuff like comma said the shotgun to the head that's an excellent book of poetry”

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