Reviews tagging 'Forced institutionalization'

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

10 reviews

hereforthefunofit's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No

3.0

is this not to kill a mockingbird?

i was most intrigued by the beginning of her life. i would have preferred much more of that mundane description rather than the narrative being overtaken by her relationships with men. consequently, the book lost steam for me in the centre, but the court aspect rejuvenated me a bit. it's an odd choice i think, but i definitely didn't hate it. 

i certainly did not like the notlikeothergirlsification of kya. of course, she wouldn't be like other girls. girlhood is due to socialisation, which she did not have much of. however, the constant reference to it from the male perspective made me think (read: know) that that's not how the author meant it. kya's not like other girls, she likes birds. and that's supposed to mean something to me. it didn't. i also DEFINITELY did not like tate and his and kya's relationship for reasons i think should be obvious, although i don't see many comments about it. he's not noble. he's weird. 

despite both sides, the book didn't have much impact on me. neither positive nor negative; hence, the rating. 

back to my earlier question...is this not to kill a mockingbird with leaves? 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Rape, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, and Classism

Minor: Forced institutionalization and Car accident

sebnia_05's review against another edition

dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Grief, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Forced institutionalization, and Death of parent

Minor: Cancer, Child death, Drug use, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, and Car accident

lottie1803's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment

ank3's review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad 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? No

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Classism

moanareads's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Murder, and Abandonment

alisonfaith426's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Classism

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Cursing, Mental illness, Sexism, Death of parent, and Murder

Minor: Death and Infidelity

deveyway's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I need to know more. I need a sequel or a prequel or something. I just need more 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexual assault, Grief, Murder, and Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Child death, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Self harm, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent

beren_wren's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Infertility, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Religious bigotry, Stalking, Murder, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail

heatherb's review

emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Abandonment, and Alcohol

pastry's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

This was such an interesting read, it didn't tell me how to feel about it, but really let me form my own opinion, which I really liked. Kya, due to her isolation, seems such a weird person compared to what is "normal", but at the same time, she seems so much more "normal" than anyone else. She doesn't put up with the societal construct and it makes her such an interesting character to follow. I can't really put into words what this book does to you, just that I recommend!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment

Moderate: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, and Grief