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Review
Damon Young's That's How They Get You is a bold, unapologetic celebration of Black humor that feels both fresh and inevitable. From the opening page, you sense why this anthology matters: it brings together voices that have been shaping contemporary comedy-Hanif Abdurraqib, Mahogany L. Browne, Wyatt Cenac, Kiese Laymon, Deesha Philyaw, Roy Wood Jr., and Nicola Yoon-to craft essays, short stories, letters, and rants that are as razor-sharp as they are deeply human.
What makes this collection stand out is its unapologetic blend of wit and politics. Young doesn't shy away from tackling the paradoxes of community in "the dozens," the absurdity of a town's violent ritual, or the everyday indignities that lead to a national moral panic. He also explores lighter, yet equally potent topics-an email thread debating an updated Green Book for public toilets, or the sudden illegality of "Karens." Each piece is a micro-parody of contemporary life, yet they all converge on a single thesis: Black American humor possesses a unique ability to roast, ignite, and burn while simultaneously connecting us.
The prose feels conversational but never clumsy; it's as if you're listening to your friends share the most outrageous stories over coffee. Yet there is an undercurrent of political clarity that elevates the jokes-an acute awareness of America's anxieties coupled with stream-of-consciousness lucidity that keeps readers both laughing and thinking.
For anyone who believes humor is a vehicle for change, this anthology proves it in full color. Young's own introduction frames the collection as an essential reading for those who want to understand why Black comedy matters now more than ever. It's a groundbreaking work that will resonate with anyone who enjoys smart, sharp, and socially conscious wit.
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Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
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Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience