Reviews

Daar waar de rivierkreeften zingen by Delia Owens

maradevos's review against another edition

5.0

Prachtig verhaal, prachtig geschreven

paradoksaalsus's review against another edition

4.0

Nagu oligi arvata ka juttude põhjal, oli tegu igati hea lugemisega. Olin selle raamatu lugemist kõvasti edasi lükanud omaenda skepsismi tõttu. Arvasin, et inimesed lähevad pimesi peavooluga kaasa ja ülistavad seda raamatut vaid sellepärast, et seda ka teised teevad. Nüüd aga avastasin ka enda jaoks, et päris hea teos isegi. Tõlkija ja toimetaja on head tööd teinud, sest teos on väga ladusasti loetav ning tänu sellele lugesin selle teose tiheda graafiku kiuste võrdlemisi kiiresti läbi.

koemia808's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

erinfhill's review against another edition

4.0

There are books out there that get hyped up as a “must read” and then you read it and just feel let down (I’m looking at you, The Goldfinch). But this book does not disappoint - beautifully written, intriguing characters, I could go on and on. I loved every single page.

kthomas0701's review against another edition

mysterious reflective medium-paced

4.5

kellyheet's review against another edition

5.0

I started reading this along side my daughter for her school assignment. I felt it was a really slow moving start, but about 1/3 of the way through I was hooked.

brainra's review against another edition

5.0

I cannot believe I waited so long to read this book! Enveloped in mystery, depth, heart ache and mesmerising descriptions of nature, the story of the ‘marsh girl’ is captivating and wondrous. A true love story that illustrates society as judgemental, coarse and scared of those who hold the strength to survive despite the perceptions of those who know nothing. A truly amazing read and captivating story of personal survival.

cedrisc's review against another edition

3.0

I really enjoyed the beginning of this book. The story of Kya growing up by herself in the marsh and all the descriptions of nature and her growing relationship with Tate. After that, I started to lose interest. I didn't buy into her

Spoiler

relationship with Chase

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The murder mystery was sort of interesting, but I thought the court case dragged on. Then everything jumps and the whole story is wrapped up in a couple of chapters.
Was I surprised by the ending?

Spoiler

Yes because I didn't see how it happened that way. I know it was set up by the comments about the insects, but at no point did she seem like the type of person who would do that. I also am not sure that Chase would have continued to pursue her. Also why did they never put her on the stand and ask whether she killed him?

If they make this into a tv series/movie I think they will end up making significant changes.

luce765's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

redheadreader73's review against another edition

5.0

I just could not put this book down, loved it! The plot just unravelled slowly, creeping up on you and then startling you with the ending. The ‘marsh girl’ characterisation was fully formed and you were able to watch her grow and be shaped by circumstances yet still forge her own path. Fantastic book!