lizdon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Racism, Sexual assault, and Abandonment
Moderate: Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Sexual violence, and Racial slurs
Minor: Infertility
moliviar01's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Child abuse, Classism, and Physical abuse
jessiesnoww's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual content, Classism, Murder, Rape, Stalking, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, and Mental illness
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Infertility, and Self harm
louiepotterbook's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.5
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Rape, Stalking, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
zoeyjo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Domestic abuse, Death of parent, Child abuse, Abandonment, Violence, Physical abuse, Bullying, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Sexual violence
simba524's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Sexual assault, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Murder, Racism, and Death
Minor: Racial slurs, Slavery, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Misogyny, Car accident, and Classism
summerellsworth98's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Grief, Alcoholism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Animal death, Infertility, Injury/Injury detail, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Body horror, Child abuse, Death of parent, Death, Abandonment, Addiction, Bullying, Misogyny, Murder, and Sexism
thinkingcatss's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Car accident, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Abandonment, Child abuse, Confinement, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Animal death, Infidelity, Sexual assault, Rape, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Racism
literallysam's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
She made me fall in love with an environment I’ve never set foot in. Her passion for nature and her expertise as a nature writer, is evident. I could clearly see everything in my mind and I absolutely loved all facts related to insects and animals. The Author's knowledge of nature really came out and it was so informative.
Kya on the other hand is so relatable. I’ve never come across any other literary work that so literally and perfectly describes human loneliness through nature and sound... this book will make you feel it with her. Her story is so well written that you can't help but hurt for her, root for her, cheer her on and wish to protect her from the prejudices she endures. Her observations and journey within the marsh are so intriguing to read.
However there was some places in the book that felt a bit slow. Plus the surprise ending seemed way too abrupt- as though the author got tired of writing and just wanted to get the book over with.
Nonetheless, the book is well deserving of all the hype it has gathered. Read it.
Graphic: Alcoholism, Classism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Abandonment, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Hate crime, and Sexual content
hbotney's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Sexual violence, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Infertility, Murder, Racism, Stalking, Racial slurs, Sexual assault, Grief, Misogyny, Rape, Violence, Suicidal thoughts, Death, and Death of parent