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a_bloom's review against another edition
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: Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Abandonment
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Blood, Grief, Medical trauma, and Abortion
Minor: Gun violence, Hate crime, Incest, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Xenophobia, Pregnancy, and War
hkingcrab's review against another edition
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: Adult/minor relationship, Rape, Sexual assault, Transphobia, Blood, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Suicidal thoughts