The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father by Kao Kalia Yang

The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father

Kao Kalia Yang

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction biography history memoir emotional reflective slow-paced
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FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AND THE MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDIn the Hmong tradition, the song poet recounts the story of his people, their history and tragedies, joys and losses. He keeps the past alive, invokes the spirits and ...

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Moods

emotional 75%
reflective 75%
sad 50%
inspiring 33%
informative 25%
challenging 16%
dark 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 91%
fast 8%

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4.45

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