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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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challenging dark inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

i don’t really know how to rate autobiographies because it feels like i’m rating someone’s lived experience. that being said this book was quite good especially because i audiobooked it with angelou’s narration 

it was touching, reflective, and gave a window into a life i never could have known otherwise. i have no experience with angelou besides learning about her in school and probably reading a poem or two at some point. i hope to read more of her books and learn more of her activism going forward 
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reflective fast-paced

4.75

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emotional medium-paced

4.0

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hard hitting and eloquent 
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challenging reflective tense slow-paced

4.0

Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a raw and honest memoir that chronicles her challenging childhood, marked by racism, poverty, and sexual assault. Angelou's lyrical prose paints a vivid picture of her experiences, filled with both pain and resilience. 

One of the most striking aspects of this memoir is Angelou's powerful use of language. Her poetic and deeply personal writing style invites readers to empathize with her journey, from the darkest moments to the most joyful. Her ability to convey both joy and pain with such eloquence is truly awe-inspiring. 

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a book that will stay with you long after you've finished reading it. It's a reminder of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity and find meaning in even the darkest of times. 

It's a must-read for anyone who appreciates beautiful writing and powerful storytelling. 
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jess_always_reading's review against another edition

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5.0

A beautiful and lyrically told story. 

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anaisacesp's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense slow-paced

4.0

Maya Angelou’s prose is melancholic and challenges the reader to live through her formative years. Although it was extremely slow-paced for me, I would recommend everyone read it still. I listened to the audiobook halfway through while also reading to get me fully immersed.
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emotional reflective fast-paced

2.0

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dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

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emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.5

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