A review by abbruzzese
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious 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

4.75

But I knew this. I’ve known a long time that people don’t stay.

i went into this having heard all the hype about this book, thinking there's no way it's actually that good—y'all, it is. i really can't say much else other than reiterating that this is a fantastic book. 

this may also be my favourite cast of characters i've ever read. kya, tate, jumpin', mabel—i love all of them.
Spoilereven jodie—who felt, at times, bland—brought me to tears when he turned up all those years later.
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