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challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
It took a little while for me to get used to the writing and actually interested in the story, but within a hundred pages it REALLY captured my attention. Her writing is beautiful and descriptive and painfully aware of how her younger self perceived the situation of her birth and life. However, the last few chapters come off awkward as it strays from the usual pacing, but considering she had more autobots it makes sense.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Racial slurs, Pedophilia, Abandonment, Sexual violence, and Sexism
Moderate: Medical trauma, Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Grief, Death, Blood, Abortion, and Addiction
Minor: Infidelity, Hate crime, Pregnancy, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, War, Incest, Gun violence, Xenophobia, Transphobia, Toxic relationship, and Slavery
hkingcrab's review
challenging
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
I went in to this book not knowing much abt it except that it was well-known. I listened to the audiobook which is narrated by Angelou. I think if I had read it word by word, I would have cried. There are so many darker themes, but narrated very lightly.
If you are a fan of Angelou, I think you would appreciate this book. Please check the content warnings before reading though.
If you are a fan of Angelou, I think you would appreciate this book. Please check the content warnings before reading though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Lesbophobia, Rape, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Racial slurs, Child abuse, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Physical abuse
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