Tap Out: Poems

Kunz's verses explore the shame and guilt of leaving culture, the identity crises caused by class mobility, and the different ways a mind and body can leave a life they can no longer endure. They ask what is left behind and what can be made of it at what cost.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 11 March 2019
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin

Kunz's verses are a raw and unfiltered exploration of the human experience, spanning the spectrum from the euphoria of oxycodone to the complexities of Bitcoin and the restless journey across the country. They delve into the profound shame and guilt that accompanies the decision to leave the culture that shaped Kunz's upbringing, as well as the identity crises that arise from the pursuit of class mobility. With a powerful and evocative voice, Kunz pulls the reader into a intimate and emotional journey, alternating between fierce whispers that reveal the depths of pain and suffering, and proud shouts that celebrate the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Through his verses, Kunz poses thought-provoking questions about what remains after the choice to leave, what we can create from the remnants of our past, and the inevitable costs associated with such a decision. This hungry new voice, filled with a sense of longing and determination, demands answers to the profound questions that haunt our lives.

Weight: 144g
Dimension: 137 x 202 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781328518125