PoetryBook
Night Sky with Exit Wounds by Ocean Vuong
A stunning debut poetry collection exploring war, family, and identity.
Why I Recommend This
Ocean Vuong's debut collection is a masterpiece of contemporary poetry. His work weaves together the Vietnam War, immigration, and queer identity with breathtaking beauty.
The way Vuong handles language—breaking it apart and rebuilding it—has deeply influenced my own approach to writing. Every poem feels like a discovery.
Favorite line: "The most beautiful part of your body is where it's headed."