Why Karen Carpenter Matters by Karen Tongson

Why Karen Carpenter Matters

Karen Tongson

152 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction essays memoir music reflective fast-paced
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In the '60s and '70s, America's music scene was marked by raucous excess, reflected in the tragic overdoses of young superstars such as Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. At the same time, the uplifting harmonies and sunny lyrics that propelled Karen ...

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Moods

informative 88%
reflective 88%
emotional 38%
hopeful 26%
funny 19%
sad 19%
inspiring 15%
dark 7%
lighthearted 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

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fast 28%
slow 16%

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