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challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
This was an okay book, there were a lot of things I liked, I enjoyed the descriptions of the marsh, the way science and ecology was included and the first part as well as the ending was great! I did however find the story dragging in the second part, especially the court scenes. I get why it was necessary but it didn’t need to be that long in my opinion and was a let down for the whole book. Overall an average book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Violence, Antisemitism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Injury/Injury detail
rachaelreads92's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Why did it take me so long to finally read this book?
Where the Crawdad Sing has been on my bookshelf since it was published. I remember all of the hype on Booktube and Goodreads back then, and I kept putting off sitting down and reading the book (probably because I have a hardback edition and I hate reading hardbacks, too heavy).
With the movie soon to be released, I figured I had better give it a go before it was spoiled by the film, and I am so glad I did!
I fell in love with Kya. Her story is both astounding and heartbreaking. The resilience she faced against insurmountable odds is remarkable.
Delia Owens has done a fabulous job in bringing the marsh to life, making me feel a part of Kya's world.
I almost wish the book finished at the end of the court case as the rest felt a little rushed.
Overall, an amazing read.
Where the Crawdad Sing has been on my bookshelf since it was published. I remember all of the hype on Booktube and Goodreads back then, and I kept putting off sitting down and reading the book (probably because I have a hardback edition and I hate reading hardbacks, too heavy).
With the movie soon to be released, I figured I had better give it a go before it was spoiled by the film, and I am so glad I did!
I fell in love with Kya. Her story is both astounding and heartbreaking. The resilience she faced against insurmountable odds is remarkable.
Delia Owens has done a fabulous job in bringing the marsh to life, making me feel a part of Kya's world.
I almost wish the book finished at the end of the court case as the rest felt a little rushed.
Overall, an amazing read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Classism
Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, Stalking, Murder, Abandonment, and Sexual harassment