The Undercommons: Fugitive Planning & Black Study

Being someone who lacks a developed background in post-colonial and philosophical criticism, this was a very slow read for me, and perhaps a difficult place to start.That said, this book rewards (and merits) a true close readings. I think there are very optimistic and important critiques and alternatives to the established system proffered in this book--novel and engaged ways to redefine knowledge, fugitivity, the capitalist system, blackness, and, indeed, thinking.I found the interviews at the end of the book particularly instructive in contextualizing the previous chapters. Especially if you're new to this kind of theory, do make sure to cover to cover this.

It ends as it being with love. A must read book filled with the call and response of the movement. If you are looking at this book you are already there you are already in it

Phenomenal work- necessary reading for minoritarian scholars.

A must read. For anyone trying to be, to understand, to engage with, or to run away from "the subversive intellectual" ... That is, for everyone.

Academic must read

the book came as it was advertised​ and described by the seller.

I will give you some advice I wish was given me when I began this book: Start with chapter 7, the interview with Moten and Harney. Beginning there will make the rest of the book so much more understandable. If that doesn't help much, look up some interviews with Stefon Harney on YouTube -- some of them relate directly to this book and do a good job clarifying its ideas.I didn't see any reviewers mention the writing style of this book, but it's important for potential buyers to know. It is unconventional, very stream-of-consciousness, and difficult to decipher, something like academic slam poetry. It can be occasionally painful to read, and I expect many, like me, will find themselves floundering for meaning often while going through it. Start with the ch. 7 interview, then go back to the beginning and you'll be better off. Godspeed.

An excellent book. I loved its play on language throughout.