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sammirosewater's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
If 6 stars were an option I would choose that. Wow I will be thinking about this book for a long time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Gore, Infertility, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Police brutality, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
parcoeur's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The book is beautifully written with a strong rapport between nature and humanity. One cannot help but root for the main character, Kya, through all of her trials and tribulations. The reader is kept on the edge of their throughout the second half of the book and is stunned by the end of the story. Somehow, the ending provides closure and more questions, further cementing Kya as an enigma, the Marsh Girl. Where the Crawdads Sing puts a lesser-discussed part of the US on display with a cast of complex, human characters alongside the marsh at it story's core.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Confinement, and Death of parent
Minor: Terminal illness and War
aaashtyn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
I’d give it a 4.5/5. It was a really good story, and I loved how the story just focused on Kya and her loneliness and abandonment and her survival in life. I found the beginning kinda slow, it just seemed like a lot of scene setting and not enough events. I honestly didn’t think Kya killed Chase, I thought it was either Tate or Chase’s actual wife. I like that her love of nature and the marsh stayed with her and hence how she got away with murder. I also enjoyed that Jodie came back into her life, that way she had one family member who cared about her. Overall good read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, and Murder
Minor: Cursing
teleo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
ashlurtis's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
I am usually several years behind the national sensational best-seller bandwagon and this book is no exception. I finally decided to snag this off my TBR because of a library challenge, and I am so glad I did! This book is SO worth the hype!
Both a page-turning murder mystery who-dun-it and a beautiful coming of age tale of love and prejudice, this book kept me totally enticed from start to finish! It's been a while since I wanted to finish a book as much as I wanted to finish this one. I was shocked, disturbed, moved to tears, and totally wooed by this world and these richly fleshed out characters.
If you haven't yet gotten around to reading this one, here's your sign to stop waiting and pick it up!
Both a page-turning murder mystery who-dun-it and a beautiful coming of age tale of love and prejudice, this book kept me totally enticed from start to finish! It's been a while since I wanted to finish a book as much as I wanted to finish this one. I was shocked, disturbed, moved to tears, and totally wooed by this world and these richly fleshed out characters.
If you haven't yet gotten around to reading this one, here's your sign to stop waiting and pick it up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
danospog's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, and Rape
catherine_au1d's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- 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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Rape
hailey9972_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
Love, love, loved this book from start to finish. I seriously never wanted it to end and would’ve followed those characters through an entire series. The narrator did a great job as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Abandonment, and War
emilyb99's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape and Violence
irammy's review against another edition
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed the majority of this book. Having studied biology I found the scientific and naturalist descriptions beautiful and interesting. Tate, Mabel and Jumping are (for the most part) wonderful humans. I often felt frustrated that Kya didn't make the most of the opportunities they (and others gave her). I understand it's because she's been isolated from an early age, but if she wasn't so "special", beautiful and smart she may have not have had many of these connections. My main grievance is with the ending and overarching message of the book. The ending completely ruins the uplifting message about a community overcoming their prejudice against someone who is "different" (something we greatly need ATM) and instead focuses on how morals are a human construct and nature doesn't have the same morals we do. I could get past this if it wasn't for the context of the author and their family being wanted for questioning about the murder of a poacher. I personally don't think murder is ever justified, something that sets humans apart is our sense of community and morals.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Rape
Moderate: Murder