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The collection features darkly humorous poems that blend various styles, including postconfessional lyricism and fragmented sentences. It explores themes of failed engagement and social interactions through a mix of earnest reflections and witty spoofs. Winner of the 2003 Barnard Women Poets Prize, it showcases the poet's unique voice and innovative approach to contemporary poetry, inviting readers into a multifaceted examination of personal and social dynamics.