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A review by a_bloom
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
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.
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